Case Basse di Gianfranco Soldera

In lauding the previous vintage of today’s wine, I mentioned that if one bottle ever deserved the title of “unicorn”, then Soldera is it. This excruciatingly limited label is a mandatory trophy for every serious blue chip collector. The Wine Advocate describes it as one of the great experiences in the world of wine” and “utterly spellbinding. Vinous’ Antonio Galloni writes that these are “some of the most hauntingly beautiful, profound wines anywhere in the world.”If you can fathom the overwhelming appetite generated by such unanimous and overwhelming praise, then consider that six consecutive yet-to-be-released vintages of this famously scarce treasure were almost entirely eradicated six years ago, leaving only a few hundred cases to satisfy the entire world for much of the next decade. In one night, prices skyrocketed and acquiring a single bottle became a far-off fantasy for most consumers. So while drinking Soldera is always life altering, this exquisite and ready-to-drink 2009 vin