Brunello di Montalcino Case Basse Riserva 2003 Soldera

Case Basse Riserva 2003

Philosophy in the vineyard

The Case Basse Riserva 2003 was born in a hot and dry vintage, handled by Gianfranco Soldera with his legendary commitment to quality. In the Case Basse vineyards, located southwest of Montalcino, every process is manual, with extremely low yields and meticulous care for each cluster. The unique microclimate and rich biodiversity shape a powerful yet always refined Sangiovese.

Approach in the cellar

In the cellar, Soldera’s approach never changes: spontaneous fermentation in open wooden vats, long macerations and ageing for many years in large Slavonian oak barrels. No filtration, no fining—just pure respect for the grape. The 2003 expresses warmth and concentration while maintaining freshness and remarkable ageing potential.

Tasting notes

Colour: deep ruby red with garnet highlights.
Nose: generous notes of ripe red fruit, cherry jam, dried flowers, sweet spices and fine tobacco.
Palate: full-bodied, enveloping, with velvety tannins, solid structure and a long, balsamic finish.

Technical sheet

• Denomination: Brunello di Montalcino DOCG Riserva

• Vintage: 2003

• Grape variety: 100% Sangiovese Grosso

• Region: Tuscany

• Producer: Case Basse di Gianfranco Soldera

• Vinification: Spontaneous fermentation, long maceration in wooden vats

• Ageing: Large Slavonian oak barrels, long bottle refinement

• Alcohol: 14% Vol

• Volume: 750 ml

• Allergens: Contains sulphites

• Pairing: Perfect with game, important red meats, braised dishes, aged pecorino

• Glass: Large glass for structured reds

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The story of Soldera Case Basse

The origins of a legend

Gianfranco Soldera, a man of strong character and vision, decided in the 1970s to pursue a bold dream: to create a wine that could stand alongside Europe’s greatest classics, deeply rooted in the heart of Montalcino. In 1972 he purchased the Case Basse estate, a small property in the southwest area of Montalcino, perfectly located for cultivating Sangiovese. Here he began to study the vine and its ecosystem, convinced that true quality is born first and foremost in the vineyard.

The quest for excellence

From the very beginning, Soldera took an uncompromising path: extremely low yields, no chemical treatments, and total respect for natural balance. The Case Basse vineyard became an open-air laboratory where biodiversity and constant observation turned each harvest into a unique chapter.

In the cellar, his philosophy was equally radical: spontaneous fermentations, long macerations, exclusive use of large Slavonian oak casks and no filtration. For Soldera, time was never an enemy but an ally: long ageing in barrel and bottle allows the wine to evolve naturally, preserving the unique character of each vintage.

A legacy that lives on

After Gianfranco Soldera’s passing in 2019, his family has carried forward his vision with unwavering dedication. Today, Case Basse is one of Montalcino’s most prestigious wineries — a symbol of resistance to standardisation and an icon of uncompromising quality. Soldera bottles are not just wines, they are liquid stories of terroir, passion and deep respect for nature.