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1994 Soldera (Az. Agr. Case Basse) Brunello di Montalcino Riserva #216803800

750ml

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Based on 33 reviews on Cellartracker.com

Reviews 96 points Vinous "A wine that continues to impress ... bright, floral and lifted, with finely sculpted tannins that add to an impression of finesse. I have tasted the 1994 many times, but it has never been this refined. Today, the 1994 Riserva is absolutely exquisite, not to mention one of the highlights of this group of wines from the 1990s. In a word: superb. (AG)" 93 points John Gilman " ... wonderful bottle of wine that transcends the vintage. The bouquet is deep, pure and beautiful, as it soars from the glass in a blaze of sweet cherries and plums, nutskins, a touch of chocolate, fresh herb tones, a bit of oak and a lovely topnote of dried violets. On the palate the wine is full-bodied, suave and utterly refined, with a sappy core of fruit, superb complexity, excellent focus and a very, very long, modestly tannic and quite tangy finish of impressive transparency and elegance. Just a wonderful bottle of Brunello, the 1994 Case Basse Riserva should drink well for another twenty years or more.?(JG)"

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Gianfranco Soldera of Montalcino

About Soldera (Az. Agr. Case Basse)

Established in the picturesque Montalcino region of Tuscany, Soldera is a beacon of quality and innovation in Italian viticulture. Founded by the late Gianfranco Soldera and his wife Graziella, the torch has now passed to their children, Monica, Paolo, and Mauro, who faithfully continue the rigorous tradition of only marketing wines of years that meet the family's high-quality benchmarks.

With a steadfast commitment to organic viticulture dating back to the 1970s, Gianfranco Soldera was among Tuscany's first vintners to reject the use of pure yeast and chemical fertilizers. By pioneering a holistic ecological concept that includes an intricate ecosystem for growing excellent grapes, Case Basse has harmonized modern techniques with traditional cultivation practices.

The vineyards stretch over 23 hilly hectares at an altitude of 320 meters and enjoy a southwest exposure, contributing to the production of superior quality grapes. Under the stewardship of Soldera, the winery has been a hub for numerous academic research projects that focus on improving wine production.

Their quest for balance between past experience and relentless innovation results in wines that perfectly echo their terroir. The region's dry, sunny, and fogless climate, coupled with constant air movement, consistently produces healthy, high-quality grapes that transform into long-lived, noteworthy wines.

Harvesting is executed by hand to select the finest fruit, with fermentation occurring in large Slavonian oak vats using naturally present wild yeasts. This commitment to close monitoring and the avoidance of small barriques enhances the maturation process and enriches the eventual wine-drinking experience.

Soldera once claimed that wine was "the only edible natural product that can [sustain] the life of a man." This ethos, along with the winery's dedication to organic and sustainable production, has ensured that the pure Sangiovese wines of Case Basse offer harmony, elegance, complexity, and naturalness. They are time-honored treasures for wine enthusiasts that promise unparalleled enjoyment for many decades to come.

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