2007 Case Basse di Gianfranco Soldera Toscana IGP - Brunello Riserva DOCG, Italy 750ml

2007 Case Basse di Gianfranco Soldera Toscana IGP - Brunello Riserva DOCG, Italy 750ml

$1,400.00
$1,550.00
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Pairing
Beef and Venison
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Tasting notes
"A big, textured wine, the 2007 Toscana Sangiovese bursts on the palate with layers of deep, expressive fruit. Beautifully resonant and explosive to the core, the 2007 boasts stunning purity and fabulous overall balance. Firm tannins support a bright finish laced with red berries, sweet tobacco and underbrush. The 2007 spent longer in oak than the 2008, so it is closer in style to Soldera's previous wines. Today, the 2007 is a real thrill. Sadly, there are fewer than 2,000 bottles to go around. "

Producer

Case Basse di Gianfranco Soldera

To tell the story of Soldera is to tell an epic saga of commitment, integrity, courage, and craft which spans more than 50 years. Gianfranco Soldero learned about winemaking from his father and grandfather. After searching for the perfect winery to make his own, he found the Case Basse estate in ruins in the 1970 and immediately saw its potential. Soldera is known for dedication to meticulous farming practices. As a farmer, he cultivates the vineyard’s natural habitat along with his wife Graziela, a botanist, who tends the extensive gardens—all of which are planted with sensitivity to the ...