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Soldera Description
Introducing Soldera Brunello di Montalcino Casse Basse— the epitome of Italian winemaking excellence. Crafted by the iconic Gianfranco Soldera, a luminary on par with Romano Dal Forno and Bruno Giacosa, this limited-production Brunello embodies a legacy of innovation and mastery dating back to 1972. Experience a wine so rare and sought-after that each bottle is nothing short of a collector's treasure.
Elevate your senses with a bouquet that is exquisitely aromatic yet remarkably fresh. The nose greets you with lively notes of red cherries and floral undertones. Although youthful in its acidity, patience rewards you as the concentrated flavors evolve, offering an impressively long finish. The wine is undeniably a masterpiece-in-the-making, destined to unfold its full spectrum of complexity over time.
Accentuate this Brunello’s vivid acidity and aromatic richness with equally majestic food pairings. Think grilled T-bone steaks, slow-cooked osso buco, or a classic Italian risotto featuring wild mushrooms and truffle oil. The intense flavors of the wine and food create a harmonious blend, making each bite and sip an unforgettable experience.
Indulge in the quintessential Italian luxury that is Soldera Brunello di Montalcino Casse Basse— a wine of incomparable allure and prestige.
Antonio Galloni: 96 Points
The 2018 Sangiovese dazzles the sense with an exotic bouquet that keeps the glass in constant motion as sandalwood and crushed stones complicate rhubarb and violet floral aromas, all engulfing a core of brilliant strawberry fruit. This is a racy and sleek effort, with silky yet lifted textures and vibrant acidity that embellishes its ripe wild berry fruits. It finishes with dramatic length and is full of energy.
Wine Advocate: 96 Points
The elusive and highly collectible Soldera Case Basse 2018 100% Sangiovese is already available in certain markets yet ultimately proves very hard to buy. I suspect it is easier to locate in the United States than in Italy. No matter, Soldera advocates will be very pleased with this latest release that maintains enormous Sangiovese character and brightness despite the uneven growing season (that saw a wet and cool spring and a hot summer). The legendary Gianfranco Soldera died the morning of February 16, 2019, from a heart attack while driving along the bucolic, vineyard-lined road near his winery. That means this is the last vintage manned directly by Soldera, a man who remained extremely active in the vineyards and the winery until the very end. His send-off to us is a delicately nuanced wine with cassis, wild berry, rosemary, pencil shaving and blood orange. This is a beautiful wine that pays tribute not only to Gianfranco Soldera but to his non-interventionist vision of Italian wine that has influenced so many younger vintners in his wake.
