Case Basse, Soldera
Organic

Case Basse, Soldera - 2016

750 mL
Item # 47171

Case Basse is an estate growing entirely Sangiovese in the northwest of Montalcino. Gianfranco Soldera is an icon of Sangiovese, and his wines are exemplary of the winemaking of Montalcino since the '70s. This structured and full-bodied dry red is kept in Slavonian oak for 45 months before bottling. Pair with peposo.

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Color
Red
Vintage
2016
Country
Italy
Region
Tuscany
Sub-Region
Montalcino
Producer
Soldera
Grape Variety
Sangiovese
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Item Notes

  • Limited Production: Only 1 bottle(s) per customer

Production Methods

Natural

Wine made from organically or biodynamically grown grapes with minimal intervention avoiding the use of chemicals, additives and technology.

About the Producer

Az. Agr. Case basse di Gianfranco Soldera Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy Gianfranco Soldera is a legend. Perhaps this is a statement meant to be whispered and not boldly, explicitly stated. But it is a true statement nonetheless. In 1972, Gianfranco and Graziella Soldera embarked on a project to materialize their strong winemaking convictions. First that high quality wines must come from an a...

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More About This Wine

Sangiovese

Italy's most planted grape variety is at the heart of some of the most beloved wines in the country. Grown all over the region, but especially in Central Italy, Sangiovese is the only grape allowed in Brunello di Montalcino, and the main grape in Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, Chianti, and countless other delicious Italian blends. Sangiovese has shown itself in recent years to be an excellent complement to Cabernet Sauvignon in red Italian blends; this grape duo forms the basis of many of the...

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Tuscany

When you think of Tuscan wine, think of Sangiovese, the grape that is common to most great Tuscan reds (Vernaccia is the only white wine made here). Brunello di Montalcino, one of the most complex expressions of Sangiovese, has the best aging potential. Vino Nobile di Montepulciano shows the softer side of the grape, containing up to 20% of other varieties. Young Chianti often smells of fresh fruit and herbs, while Chianti Classico Riserva can be dark and brooding. The term “Super Tuscans”...

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