About the Producer:
Simply put, Gianfranco
Soldera is Brunello’s
Master! His tiny Case Basse estate is a cult favorite for its powerful,
rustic, and long-ageing Brunellos. His freakish winemaking techniques
produce exceptional wines even in the poorest of vintages. The vineyards
are small, to permit manual cultivation and a short grape harvest.
The vines are pruned short in the winter, with another green pruning
during the growing season. Grape-thinning and limited leaf-stripping
in the autumn provide more light for the grape clusters and excellent
fruit ripening. In the cellar his practice resembles that of the great
traditionalist Bruno Giacosa; he still
ages his wine in large oak barrels from Slavonia. Combine his limited
production with a devoted following of worshippers and this wine will
be the most sought-after Brunello from this historic vintage. For
more information on Soldera and the 1999 vintage click
here!
Featured Wine(s): Soldera
Brunello di Montalcino 'Case Basse'
Soldera Brunello di Montalcino 'Case Basse' Riserva
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Producer:
Soldera
