Case Basse di Gianfranco Soldera

I don’t often throw the word “unicorn” around, but if ever a wine deserved the title, Soldera is it. The Wine Advocate describes Soldera 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” and that today’s specific vintage is “ravishing,” “sensual,” “extraordinary,” and those “lucky enough to find the 2008 are in for a thrill.” You can imagine the rabid demand generated by such unanimous, full-throated praise, right?Then, consider that six consecutive yet-to-be-released vintages of this famously scarce treasure were almost entirely vandalized in 2012, leaving only a few hundred cases to satisfy the world for much of the next decade. In one night, prices skyrocketed and acquiring a bottle of Soldera became a far-off fantasy for most consumers. So, it is exhilarating enough to be offering Soldera for the first time in SommSelect’s existe