November Online Part II
Online-Only Auction, 22 - 29 November 2021
Wine: Italy and Spain
About this Item
The late Gianfranco Soldera was undoubtably Montalcino’s most celebrated wine producer. Originally from Treviso, Gianfranco came to Tuscany in the ‘70s with his wife Graziella to obtain the best vineyards. He settled on the 23-hectare estate of Case Basse, 320 metres above sea level, with a perfect south-western exposure. Devoted to the traditional methods of farming and winemaking, Gianfranco was relentless in his constant pursuit of improvement, perfection and innovation and was also a revered pioneer of organic viticulture in the region. Known for their remarkable complexity, elegance, natural finesse and ability to age for decades, the legendary wines of Case Basse are the standard-bearers for organic, sustainable wine production.
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Critics Ratings
‘The flavors are quite bold and savory, while the structure is that of a wine built for aging. Sage, rosemary, tobacco, mint and leather notes wrap around a core of dark red stone fruits as this vivid, crystalline wine shows off its personality and pedigree. Readers lucky enough to find the 2008 are in for a thrill.’ - Antonio Galloni, Vinous, 97/100 (Feb 2015)
‘So different from most Brunello! Reserved nose of autumnal leaves. Very rich and healthy tasting with real tang on the end. Very elegant. Already fine and fresh. So clean! Warm and rich underneath. But super fresh on top.’ - Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com, 18/20 (Nov 2014)
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