97/100 Suckling:
Extremely impressive ripe dark fruits of blueberries, plums and blackberries follow through to a full body, round texture and bright acidity. The finesse and depth to this red is stunning making it a wonderful successor to the 2011 Solaia. Needs three or four years to soften and open. Better in 2018. 97/100

95/100 Parker: 
The 2012 Solaia is the ultimate comfort wine: It serves as a beautiful monument to the potential of Italian wine. Let me give you some context. My lukewarm review of the 2011 vintage caused some heads to turn. Happily, the previous vintage has served as a springboard for this current release. Both 2011 and 2012 come from hot climatic conditions, but these wines are very different in style and content. The 2011 heat softened the lines that make up the varietal identity of this celebrated Tuscan blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Sangiovese. Those lines are presented in sharp focus with the 2012 edition. The nose is redolent of dark berry, crushed mineral, plum, spice and touch of white pepper. The wine is integrated and seamless, but it speaks with a strong and articulate voice. 95/100

95/100 Falstaff:
Einladendes, intensives Rubinviolett, funkelt. Fein gezeichnete Nase mit Noten nach Cassis und Brombeeren, warm und ansprechend, unterlegt von edler Schokolade. Am Gaumen kompakt und dicht, satte, dunkelbeerige Frucht, öffnet sich mit präsentem, dichtem Tannin, baut satten Druck auf, im Finale langer Nachhall, wirkt aber noch etwas roh. 95/100