Soldera: A Look at the 2013 & 2014

BY ANTONIO GALLONI | JULY 27, 2020

It is hard to believe Gianfranco Soldera is no longer with us, as he was such a force of nature. Long coveted by those in the know, Soldera’s wines remain incredibly singular expressions of Sangiovese and Montalcino. Over the years I have been fortunate to visit the estate many times and taste numerous wines from cask including the 2013 and 2014 reviewed here from bottle. Readers who would like to learn more about Soldera and his remarkable career will find plenty on Vinous, including this article penned shortly after his death. As a reminder, today the Soldera family bottles one wine they label 100% Sangiovese, rather than Brunello di Montalcino, a decision taken in the aftermath of a heinous act of vandalism that destroyed almost entirely the production of vintages 2007 through 2012.