Rare and Fine Wine from Italy and Spain

Live Virtual Auction, 14 May 2023

Rare and Fine Wine from Italy and Spain
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An exquisite selection of highly sought-after collectables of Fine and Rare Italian and Spanish wines.

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  • Case Basse di Gianfranco Soldera; Brunello di Montalcino Riserva; 1993; 1 (1 x 1); 750ml
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Case Basse di Gianfranco Soldera
Brunello di Montalcino Riserva, 1993
1 (1 x 1) 750ml

The late Gianfranco Soldera was undoubtably Montalcino’s most celebrated wine producer. Originally from Treviso, Gianfranco came to Tuscany in the ‘70s with his wife Graziella to obtain the best vineyards. He settled on the 23-hectare estate of Case Basse, 320 metres above sea level, with a perfect south-western exposure. Devoted to the traditional methods of farming and winemaking, Gianfranco was relentless in his constant pursuit of improvement, perfection and innovation and was also a revered pioneer of organic viticulture in the region. Known for their remarkable complexity, elegance, natural finesse and ability to age for decades, the legendary wines of Case Basse are the standard-bearers for organic, sustainable wine production.

Critics Ratings

‘The 1993 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Case Basse is sensational. A spectacular bouquet of tobacco, ginger, soy, roasted meat, black cherry, plum, and toast scents is followed by layer upon layer of fruit, sweet tannin, super ripeness, and gorgeous complexity and symmetry. This is an exceptionally complex, full-flavored Brunello di Montalcino that can be drunk now, or cellared for 10-15 years. This idiosyncratic but brilliant effort is not for everybody (few can afford it), but it represents a wine of great originality and complexity.’ – Robert Parker Jr, Wine Advocate, 95/100 (Aug 1999)

‘A deep, sensual beauty, the 1993 is in a perfect spot now, where the aromas and flavors show gorgeous complexity allied to the seemingly eternal freshness that is the hallmark of these wines. The 1993 is a fabulous choice for drinking today, but it also has enough density to drink well for another 10-15 years, and likely beyond.’ – Antonio Galloni, Vinous, 95/100 (Mar 2013)

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