{"title":"Soldera Case Basse","description":"\u003ch4\u003eVisionary Brunello with natural purity\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe late Gianfranco Soldera was a visionary producer of some the purest and most ethereal expressions of Brunello di Montalcino. A former insurance broker, Soldera purchased his Case Basse estate in 1972. Until his death in 2019 at the age of 82, he was a zealous guardian of its unique terroir and the wines it produced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith his botanist wife, Graziella, Soldera created Case Basse as an extraordinary ecosystem, including a two-hectare botanical park with more than 1,500 unique rose varieties, and a habitat for insect species that predate on vine parasites – thus allowing Soldera to forgo pesticides in his vineyards.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBeyond terroir, Soldera believed that the most important element for creating truly great wines was time. In practice, this meant slow fermentations (for a month or more), solely of free-run juice only, in large old slavonian oak vats without temperature control, followed by extended maturation in the same vessels – lasting up to six years for the flagship riserva bottlings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith their trademark structure, hedonistic richness and beguiling aromatics, the wines of Soldera are unmistakeable. To have the opportunity to taste one at the peak of its maturity (such as the exquisite 1990), is a rare pleasure.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"brunello-di-montalcino-riserva-soldera-1990","title":"Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Soldera 1990","description":"A medium-bodied, mature Soldera Brunello Riserva from the outstanding 1990 vintage. Soldera was founded by Gianfranco and Graziella Soldera in 1970 and quickly established a reputation for producing fine Brunello highlighting the terroir of their Case Basse property`s Sangiovese vineyards. The ripeness of the 1990 vintage is apparent in a balanced, sweet density of cherry and burnt orange Sangiovese fruit. Complex with layers of secondary and tertiary flavour.","brand":"Soldera Case Basse","offers":[{"title":"Duty Paid","offer_id":62411861983562,"sku":"HED91844","price":1900.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/7696\/2634\/files\/HED91844.jpg?v=1781890196"},{"product_id":"brunello-di-montalcino-riserva-soldera-1996","title":"Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Soldera 1996","description":"Soldera’s 1996 Brunello di Montalcino has plenty of primary aromas, including black cherries, crushed black plums, blood orange, and dusty roses.  Secondary and tertiary notes include hints of clove and cedar, roasted figs, bruised leaves and leather. The wine is dry, with soothing acidity, and gentle tannins that have softened over the years.  The finish is long and very elegant.","brand":"Soldera Case Basse","offers":[{"title":"Duty Paid","offer_id":62412644221258,"sku":"HED70792","price":1000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/7696\/2634\/files\/HED70792.jpg?v=1781892738"},{"product_id":"brunello-di-montalcino-riserva-soldera-1999","title":"Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Soldera 1999","description":"Soldera Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 1999 is a full-bodied red wine produced from Sangiovese grapes in the Montalcino sub-region of Tuscany. Soldera was founded by Gianfranco and Graziella Soldera in 1970 and quickly established a reputation for producing fine Brunello highlighting the terroir of their Case Basse property`s Sangiovese vineyards. On the 1999 Brunello Riserva. \"The 1999 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva is an unquestionable success. It displays heady, complex aromas of smoke, tar and scorched earth, along with plenty of sweet dark fruit and tobacco flavours, in a potent, brooding style showing a rich inner tension between its fruit and the structure of the vintage. It should drink well to age twenty-five. Even though it carries an exorbitant price tag, the Riserva is well worth the extra dollars in vintage 1999. A great effort.\" Wine Advocate, 2006","brand":"Soldera Case Basse","offers":[{"title":"Duty Paid","offer_id":62412790301002,"sku":"HED69734","price":1250.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/7696\/2634\/files\/HED69734.jpg?v=1781893790"},{"product_id":"casse-basse-intistieti-soldera-1992","title":"Casse Basse Intistieti Soldera 1992","description":"Case Basse di Gianfranco Soldera, often simply known as Case Basse or Soldera, is an Italian producer established in Montalcino in 1972. The Case Basse vineyard encompasses a compact two hectares, while the second estate, Intistieti, spans approximately 4.5 hectares. Intistieti was a wine produced exclusively between 1985 and 1992, using grapes solely from the estate (100% Sangiovese), and adhering to their customary winemaking methods, albeit with shorter ageing in barrels.","brand":"Soldera Case Basse","offers":[{"title":"Duty Paid","offer_id":62412815040842,"sku":"HED94784","price":710.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/7696\/2634\/files\/HED94784.jpg?v=1781893950"},{"product_id":"soldera-case-basse-magnum-2015","title":"Soldera Case Basse Magnum 2015","description":"Soldera Case Basse 2015 is a medium- to full-bodied, single-vineyard Sangiovese red wine from the Montalcino sub-region of Tuscany, central Italy. With a career spanning five decades, the late Gianfranco Soldera produced what are regarded as some of the purest and most ethereal expressions of Brunello di Montalcino. Until his death in 2019 at the age of 82, he was a zealous guardian of its unique terroir and the wines it produced. The 2015 is available here in magnum format. \"Tasted from cask. A year described as `very easy` by Gianfanco Soldera. 24,000 bottles expected from their 10 ha of vines, `classic` quantity and quality. The total acidity is likely to be more than 6 g\/l by bottling. Pale garnet with leaf-mould arias and striking freshness. This glorious wine is so healthily pure and long, it`s like the most luxurious mouthwash. I remark that I feel I could almost enjoy this tonight but he assures me it needs another four years in cask. 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It can be enjoyed now, but it’s recommended to cellar it for a few more years.","brand":"Soldera Case Basse","offers":[{"title":"Duty Paid","offer_id":62412965347658,"sku":"HED31506","price":850.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/7696\/2634\/files\/HED31506.jpg?v=1781894864"},{"product_id":"brunello-di-montalcino-riserva-soldera-magnum-2004","title":"Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Soldera Magnum 2004","description":"The Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Soldera 2004 is an exceptional Sangiovese red wine crafted by the esteemed Gianfranco Soldera at Case Basse. This single-vineyard wine originates from a select 10-hectare plot within the Soldera estate, situated in the southern part of Montalcino. The 2004 vintage is characterised by intricate layers of red fruit, herbal notes and earthy undertones. 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The wine displays remarkable persistence, with the interweaving of florals and fruits lingering on the palate.","brand":"Soldera Case Basse","offers":[{"title":"Duty Paid","offer_id":62413064339786,"sku":"HED52817","price":1190.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/7696\/2634\/files\/HED52817.jpg?v=1781895241"},{"product_id":"soldera-case-basse-2014","title":"Soldera Case Basse 2014","description":"Translucent and ruby red in colour. Intense aromas of red fruits emerge from the glass, including strawberries, raspberries, and cherries, followed by some floral notes. Layers of spices including sandalwood and cinnamon. The palate is rather powerful, concentrated but also light, rounded up by a very long finish. Remarkable consistency.","brand":"Soldera Case Basse","offers":[{"title":"Duty Paid","offer_id":62413274186058,"sku":"HED31085","price":775.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/7696\/2634\/files\/HED31085.jpg?v=1781896233"},{"product_id":"brunello-di-montalcino-riserva-soldera-damaged-label-1994","title":"Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Soldera (Damaged Label) 1994","description":"Soldera Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 1994 is a full-bodied Sangiovese red wine from the Montalcino sub-region of Tuscany, central Italy. Soldera was founded by Gianfranco and Graziella Soldera in 1970 and quickly established a reputation for producing some of the most highly sought-after Brunellos which highlight the terroir of their Case Basse property`s Sangiovese vineyards. \"Soldera’s reputation as a magician in off vintages is heartily confirmed by the two bottlings of 1994 that I have had the pleasure to taste. The 1994 Soldera Case Basse normale is a lovely bottle of Brunello that is now fully into its apogee, but will continue to drink beautifully for at least another dozen years. The pure and elegant nose jumps from the glass in a blend of cherries, red berries, woodsmoke, great minerality, nut skins and cedar. On the palate the wine is fullish, complex and displays stunning transparency, with good depth in the mid-palate, melting tannins, and excellent length and complexity on the refined finish. A very polished and serious Brunello that would hold its own no problem in a vertical tasting of a great vintage. 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On the 2000. \"Soldera’s 2000 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva offers layers of sublime perfumed ripe fruit that blossom on the palate with great concentration, length, finesse and purity of expression. Deceptively medium-bodied, today it comes across as elegant and somewhat restrained but the structure is there and in time it is likely to put on weight and mature into a darker set of flavours. Soldera’s 2000 Brunello Riserva is a remarkable achievement for the vintage and will drink well for several decades.\" Robert Parker","brand":"Soldera Case Basse","offers":[{"title":"Duty Paid","offer_id":62413670941002,"sku":"HED98021","price":1190.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/7696\/2634\/files\/HED98021.jpg?v=1781898041"},{"product_id":"brunello-di-montalcino-soldera-1993","title":"Brunello di Montalcino Soldera 1993","description":"Since 1972, Soldera’s Casse Basse estate has been the source of some of Montalcino’s greatest and most highly sought-after wines. Now fully mature, the 1993 is still intensely perfumed, exotically flavoured and rich. 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Surprisingly refined, silky and polished, the 2006 is quite beautiful, but it also does not appear to have the structure of the best vintages. There is plenty of time, though, so it will be interesting to see how the 2006 develops over the coming years and decades.\" Vinous, 2015","brand":"Soldera Case Basse","offers":[{"title":"Duty Paid","offer_id":62415812231498,"sku":"HED05441","price":1420.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/7696\/2634\/files\/HED05441.jpg?v=1781903429"},{"product_id":"brunello-di-montalcino-soldera-1986","title":"Brunello di Montalcino Soldera 1986","description":"Soldera’s 1986 shows the Sangiovese grape at is finest. Concentrated, with an incredible depth of flavours but also permeated by lightness. On the palate, juicy mature cherry flavours. It provides that elusive sweetness that only the great mature dry wines impart. Perfectly balanced and integrated. Surprisingly subtle and smooth, with no hard edges, tartness or volatility. The wine gracefully washes over the palate, leaving a very pleasant and lingering finish.","brand":"Soldera Case Basse","offers":[{"title":"Duty Paid","offer_id":62415888744778,"sku":"HED31616","price":1300.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/7696\/2634\/files\/HED31616.jpg?v=1781903826"},{"product_id":"soldera-case-basse-2019","title":"Soldera Case Basse 2019","description":"Soldera Case Basse 2019 is a medium- to full-bodied, single-vineyard Sangiovese red wine from the Montalcino sub-region of Tuscany, central Italy. With a career spanning five decades, the late Gianfranco Soldera produced what are regarded as some of the purest and most ethereal expressions of Brunello di Montalcino. Until his death in 2019 at the age of 82, he was a zealous guardian of its unique terroir and the wines it produced. \"As always, these remain some of the most compelling and transcendental wines being made anywhere in the world... Soldera’s Brunellos have the rare ability to captivate all the senses with their profound, riveting beauty.\" Antonio Galloni, Vinous","brand":"Soldera Case Basse","offers":[{"title":"Duty Paid","offer_id":62415934488906,"sku":"HED98196","price":775.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/7696\/2634\/files\/HED98196.jpg?v=1781904006"},{"product_id":"brunello-di-montalcino-riserva-soldera-2002","title":"Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Soldera 2002","description":"Soldera Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2002 is a full-bodied Sangiovese red wine from the Montalcino sub-region of Tuscany, central Italy. Soldera was founded by Gianfranco and Graziella Soldera in 1970 and quickly established a reputation for producing some of the most highly sought-after Brunellos which highlight the terroir of their Case Basse property`s Sangiovese vineyards. On the 2002. \"The 2002 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva is simply awesome. A deep yet translucent red, the wine explodes from the glass with a muscular, structured core of fruit that totally saturates the palate. The depth and richness of the fruit is simply breathtaking for its detail, clarity and inner perfume. Today the tannins are rather imposing, so extended cellaring seems wise. Despite the reputation of the vintage, there is not a hint of greenness or unripe tannin here, just a firm, classic Brunello that will thrill those who appreciate traditionally made wines. In 2002 Gianfranco Soldera crafted one of exactly three Italian reds that are profound; the others are Giacomo Conterno`s Barolo Monfortino and Miani`s Merlot.\" Wine Advocate, 2010","brand":"Soldera Case Basse","offers":[{"title":"Duty Paid","offer_id":62416128246090,"sku":"HED70487","price":1400.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/7696\/2634\/files\/HED70487.jpg?v=1781904885"},{"product_id":"brunello-di-montalcino-riserva-soldera-2001","title":"Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Soldera 2001","description":"Soldera Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2001 is a full-bodied Sangiovese red wine from the Montalcino sub-region of Tuscany, central Italy. Soldera was founded by Gianfranco and Graziella Soldera in 1970 and quickly established a reputation for producing some of the most highly sought-after Brunellos which highlight the terroir of their Case Basse property`s Sangiovese vineyards. On the 2001. \"Soldera’s 2001 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva is just as it was when I tasted it from barrel last year, which is to say monumental. This silky-textured Brunello offers an array of crushed flowers, spices and deeply-layered dark red fruit in a style that manages to be both delicate and powerful at the same time. Deceptively medium-bodied at this stage, it appears to be holding back much of its potential but will be a remarkable wine in another decade or so. This is a superb effort from Montalcino’s most eccentric producer.\" Wine Advocate, 2007","brand":"Soldera Case Basse","offers":[{"title":"Duty Paid","offer_id":62416297951562,"sku":"HED6956","price":1850.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/7696\/2634\/files\/HED6956.jpg?v=1781905079"},{"product_id":"brunello-di-montalcino-riserva-soldera-2005","title":"Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Soldera 2005","description":"The 2005 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva from Soldera`s Case Basse estate exemplifies the estate`s dedication to traditional winemaking and the Sangiovese grape. Founded in the early 1970` by Gianfranco and Graziella Soldera, the estate is renowned for producing some of Tuscany`s most esteemed Brunellos. This vintage presents complex notes of soft red cherries, licorice, tobacco, and sweet herbs. 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Until his death in 2019 at the age of 82, he was a zealous guardian of its unique terroir and the wines it produced. On the 2008 Case Basse. \"After the highly unusual and exotic 2007, the 2008 Toscana Sangiovese marks a return to a more classic Soldera style. Here 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.\" Vinous, 2015","brand":"Soldera Case Basse","offers":[{"title":"Duty Paid","offer_id":62416937976138,"sku":"HED85539","price":1150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/7696\/2634\/files\/HED85539.jpg?v=1781906204"},{"product_id":"brunello-di-montalcino-soldera-1987","title":"Brunello di Montalcino Soldera 1987","description":"Soldera’s 1987 Brunello di Montalcino is also quite approachable today, open and expressive. Notes of dried flowers, red cherries, raspberries and tobacco interact together forming a smooth and luscious Brunello at the top of its game. 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The 2019 Case Basse is available here in magnum format. \"As always, these remain some of the most compelling and transcendental wines being made anywhere in the world... Soldera’s Brunellos have the rare ability to captivate all the senses with their profound, riveting beauty.\" Antonio Galloni","brand":"Soldera Case Basse","offers":[{"title":"Duty Paid","offer_id":62417054335306,"sku":"HED98197","price":1550.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/7696\/2634\/files\/HED98197.jpg?v=1781906578"},{"product_id":"brunello-di-montalcino-riserva-soldera-1998","title":"Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Soldera 1998","description":"Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Soldera 1998 is crafted from Sangiovese grapes, showcasing the characteristics of the Montalcino terroir. This vintage exhibits an intense ruby colour, with aromas of dried fruit, leather, and subtle earthy undertones. On the palate, it presents a structured profile with firm tannins and a notable acidity, leading to a lengthy finish. Case Basse, the estate founded by Gianfranco Soldera, is renowned for its traditional winemaking methods and meticulous vineyard management, ensuring the expression of the land is paramount.","brand":"Soldera Case Basse","offers":[{"title":"Duty Paid","offer_id":62417296163146,"sku":"HED67111","price":1750.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/7696\/2634\/files\/HED67111.jpg?v=1781906962"},{"product_id":"pegasos-soldera-2005","title":"Pegasos Soldera 2005","description":"Soldera Pegasos 2005 is a medium- to full-bodied, single-vineyard Sangiovese red wine from the Montalcino sub-region of Tuscany, central Italy. With a career spanning five decades, the late Gianfranco Soldera produced what are regarded as some of the purest and most ethereal expressions of Brunello di Montalcino. Until his death in 2019 at the age of 82, he was a zealous guardian of its unique terroir and the wines it produced. \"The 2005 Pegasos is not a new wine, per se, but rather a barrel of 2005 Brunello-designated juice that Soldera thought was ready to bottle and drink sooner rather than later, but not up to the qualitative standards of his top Brunello labels. It is a beautiful, silky wine graced with perfumed dried cherries, flowers and minerals, all of which come together in a delicate, feminine expression of Sangiovese. Ideally the wine is best opened an hour or so in advance to allow for some of the small imperfections in the bouquet to blow off. The 2005 Pegasos has come together quite nicely over the last few months and it will be interesting to see where it goes from here. After several hours, the delicate, spiced bouquet and ethereal fruit is at times reminiscent of Pinot Noir.\" Wine Advocate, 2010","brand":"Soldera Case Basse","offers":[{"title":"Duty Paid","offer_id":62417393680714,"sku":"HED31944","price":750.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/7696\/2634\/files\/HED31944.jpg?v=1781907206"},{"product_id":"brunello-di-montalcino-soldera-1999","title":"Brunello di Montalcino Soldera 1999","description":"Soldera Case Basse 1999 is a medium- to full-bodied, single-vineyard Sangiovese red wine from the Montalcino sub-region of Tuscany, central Italy. With a career spanning five decades, the late Gianfranco Soldera produced what are regarded as some of the purest and most ethereal expressions of Brunello di Montalcino. Until his death in 2019 at the age of 82, he was a zealous guardian of its unique terroir and the wines it produced. On the 1999 Case Basse. \"Today, the 1999 Brunello di Montalcino is simply gorgeous. Frankly, I am amazed (and delighted) at how it has come together. Sweet, floral and perfumed, the 1999 remains a relatively mid-weight wine by Soldera standards, but that just adds to immediacy and appeal. Stylistically, the 1999 is a delicate wine, but it has turned out far better than I ever thought it would.\" Vinous, 2014","brand":"Soldera Case Basse","offers":[{"title":"Duty Paid","offer_id":62418087280970,"sku":"HED27484","price":1250.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/7696\/2634\/files\/HED27484.jpg?v=1781908188"},{"product_id":"brunello-di-montalcino-soldera-1998","title":"Brunello di Montalcino Soldera 1998","description":null,"brand":"Soldera Case Basse","offers":[{"title":"Duty Paid","offer_id":62418286182730,"sku":"HED07357","price":1280.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/7696\/2634\/files\/HED07357.jpg?v=1781908589"},{"product_id":"soldera-case-basse-2017","title":"Soldera Case Basse 2017","description":"Soldera Case Basse 2017 is a medium- to full-bodied, single-vineyard Sangiovese red wine from Tuscany, central Italy. Gianfranco Soldera’s wines are regarded as some of the purest and most ethereal expressions of Brunello di Montalcino. From this 2009 Case Basse, expect sweet floral aromas, plus notes of cedar, tobacco and a touch of spice open first. Deceptively medium in body, the wine is translucent and light, with plenty of acidity and tannin structure. It can be enjoyed now, but it’s recommended to cellar it for a few more years.","brand":"Soldera Case Basse","offers":[{"title":"Duty Paid","offer_id":62418443272522,"sku":"HED97619","price":750.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/7696\/2634\/files\/HED97619.jpg?v=1781909099"},{"product_id":"casse-basse-intistieti-soldera-1985","title":"Casse Basse Intistieti Soldera 1985","description":"Casse Basse Intistieti Soldera 1985 is a rare Sangiovese from the late Gianfranco Soldera, produced at his Case Basse estate in Montalcino. Although labelled as a Vino da Tavola due to Soldera`s uncompromising standards and conflicts with the local consortium, it is essentially a declassified Brunello of the highest order. The 1985 vintage is a monumental wine, known for its ethereal aromatics of dried rose, forest floor and macerated cherries, supported by a structure of incredible finesse and longevity. Soldera’s natural approach – avoiding chemical fertilisers and using only indigenous yeasts and large Slavonian oak casks – resulted in a wine of profound purity and terroir-driven complexity.","brand":"Soldera Case Basse","offers":[{"title":"Duty Paid","offer_id":62418553012554,"sku":"HED06479","price":1300.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/7696\/2634\/files\/HED06479.jpg?v=1781909620"},{"product_id":"soldera-case-basse-2006","title":"Soldera Case Basse 2006","description":"Soldera Case Basse 2006 is a medium- to full-bodied, single-vineyard Sangiovese red wine from the Montalcino sub-region of Tuscany, central Italy. With a career spanning five decades, the late Gianfranco Soldera produced what are regarded as some of the purest and most ethereal expressions of Brunello di Montalcino. Until his death in 2019 at the age of 82, he was a zealous guardian of its unique terroir and the wines it produced. On the 2006 Case Basse. \"Once again, my impression is that the 2006 Brunello di Montalcino is not fully formed. Surprisingly refined, silky and polished, the 2006 is quite beautiful, but it also does not appear to have the structure of the best vintages. There is plenty of time, though, so it will be interesting to see how the 2006 develops over the coming years and decades.\" Vinous, 2015","brand":"Soldera Case Basse","offers":[{"title":"Duty Paid","offer_id":62418866733386,"sku":"HED27486","price":1250.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/7696\/2634\/files\/HED27486.jpg?v=1781910047"},{"product_id":"brunello-di-montalcino-riserva-intistieti-soldera-1996","title":"Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Intistieti Soldera 1995","description":"Soldera was founded by Gianfranco and Graziella Soldera in 1970 and quickly established a reputation for producing some of the most highly sought-after Brunello’s, which highlight the terroir of their vineyards.\n“The 1995 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Intistieti possesses prodigious aromatics, flavor nuances, and complexity. It reveals Asian spice notes in addition to an exotic, funky incense smell to the extraordinary ripe, surreal perfume. There is also a dry, layered, intriguing texture and a finish that lasts for nearly a minute. This wine seems to change every ten seconds or so, offering up provocative aromas and flavours. In short, I have never tasted anything quite like it. Kudos to the fanatical proprietor! 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Giacomo Soldera is renowned for his commitment to traditional methods and minimal intervention, producing wines that reflect the terroir of Montalcino.","brand":"Soldera Case Basse","offers":[{"title":"Duty Paid","offer_id":62428014477642,"sku":"HED70790","price":1350.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/7696\/2634\/files\/HED70790.jpg?v=1781912708"},{"product_id":"brunello-di-montalcino-soldera-magnum-1986","title":"Brunello di Montalcino Soldera Magnum 1986","description":"The Brunello di Montalcino Soldera Magnum 1986 is a noteworthy red wine from the renowned Montalcino region of Italy. Crafted by Gianfranco Soldera, an influential figure in the modern winemaking movement, this Magnum offers a glimpse into the traditional techniques used in its production. The wine displays complex aromas of dark fruit, earthiness, and subtle spice, characteristic of Soldera’s meticulous approach to vineyard management. 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Intistieti was a wine produced exclusively between 1985 and 1992, using grapes solely from the estate (100% Sangiovese), and adhering to their customary winemaking methods, albeit with shorter ageing in barrels. \"At nearly thirty years of age, the 1988 Brunello di Montalcino remains bright, vibrant and full of life. Sweet red cherry and plum flavours are pushed forward, with deeper earthy, floral and spice notes that develop in the glass. An intriguing interplay of nuance and energy separates the 1988 from most wines in this range. It remains one of my favourite Soldera wines from the 1980s. This bottle is a bit softer than others have been, but the wine is still complete, super-expressive and inviting.\" Vinous, 2016","brand":"Soldera Case Basse","offers":[{"title":"Duty Paid","offer_id":62428114256202,"sku":"HED98020","price":1050.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/7696\/2634\/files\/HED98020.jpg?v=1781913091"},{"product_id":"brunello-di-montalcino-riserva-soldera-2004","title":"Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Soldera 2004","description":"Soldera Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2004 is a full-bodied red wine produced from Sangiovese grapes in the Montalcino sub-region of Tuscany. Soldera was founded by Gianfranco and Graziella Soldera in 1970 and quickly established a reputation for producing fine Brunello highlighting the terroir of their Case Basse property`s Sangiovese vineyards.\"Soldera’s 2004 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva is just as beautiful as it has always been. Super-refined and finessed, the 2004 is one of the most aristocratic, nuanced wines Soldera has made over the last four decades. I imagine the 2004 will reward readers with several decades of exceptional drinking. It is of course quite young today, but all the elements are so balanced, the wine is pretty much impossible to resist.\" Vinous, 2015","brand":"Soldera Case Basse","offers":[{"title":"Duty Paid","offer_id":62428276556106,"sku":"HED81278","price":1610.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/7696\/2634\/files\/HED81278.jpg?v=1781913805"},{"product_id":"soldera-case-basse-2012","title":"Soldera Case Basse 2012","description":"Deep ruby in colour, Soldera 2011 is showing a rich and ripe profile, slightly chewy and almost gamey. There is plenty of fruit character and heat. Very polished, still raw at times but on its way to maturity. Pleasantly scented and pungent, with a very lasting finish. 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The 2005 Brunello di Montalcino is available here in magnum format. \"The 2005 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva emerges from the glass with soft red cherries, liquorice, tobacco and sweet herbs. It is a pretty wine with gorgeous inner perfume and fine overall balance, but I don`t see much of the trademark Soldera structure. Take it from someone who has had the privilege of tasting virtually every wine that has ever been made here, the 2005 - while good - is miles away from Soldera`s recent masterpieces. This is Lot C83. 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