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A treasure of natural winemaking in Tuscany
Domaine Soldera is a benchmark among great Italian wines. Located in Montalcino, Tuscany, the estate is the realization of Gianfranco Soldera and his wife Graziella’s ambitious dream. Since the 1970s, they have worked tirelessly to create one of the world’s greatest natural wines. Through an unwavering respect for nature, traditional winemaking and a constant pursuit of excellence, Domaine Soldera is now recognized in Italy and internationally for its wines of exceptional quality.
Gianfranco Soldera, born in Treviso in 1937, spent his childhood in Milan before entering the business world. In the 1960s, he founded one of Italy’s first insurance brokerage firms, which he successfully ran until 2003. But a passion for the land and wine, passed down through generations, led him to embark on a new venture with his wife Graziella, a botany enthusiast.
The couple began searching for land suited to making a fine wine. After an arduous search, they discovered Case Basse in June 1972, a beautiful place that had fallen into neglect. In August of that year, they bought the estate and began planting their first Sangiovese vines. Their first harvest, in 1975, exceeded all their expectations. In 1982, they released their first Brunello di Montalcino, marking the beginning of the estate’s international reputation.
Despite Gianfranco’s death in 2019, the Soldera family carries on his work with the same commitment to excellence and natural viticulture. Today, under the leadership of Graziella Soldera and their children Monica, Paolo, Mauro and Valeria, the estate continues to shine on the world wine stage.
Domaine Soldera covers approximately 23 hectares, only 10 of which are devoted to vines. Its terroir is extraordinarily rich, with soils dating from the Eocene epoch at an elevation of 320 meters. Facing southwest, it benefits from a unique microclimate supported by exceptional biodiversity. This combination of geographical and environmental factors is ideal for growing Sangiovese, the estate’s signature grape variety.
What sets viticulture at Soldera apart is its absolute respect for nature and meticulous management of the ecosystem. No chemicals are used at Domaine Soldera. The soils are fertilized exclusively with organic matter, and all vineyard work is done by hand. This approach, known as natural viticulture, is based on the idea that grape quality depends on the health and diversity of the surrounding ecosystem. Fruit trees, berry bushes and beehives have therefore been introduced across the estate to encourage biodiversity and attract pollinators and birds.
Winemaking at Soldera is marked by a deep respect for tradition alongside the use of modern scientific advances. Grapes are harvested by hand, and the bunches are carefully selected first in the vineyard, then in the cellar. Only perfectly healthy, ripe grapes are destemmed and sorted berry by berry to ensure the wine’s quality.
Fermentation is entirely natural and takes place in large Slavonian oak vats, without added commercial yeast. The process is continuously monitored through rigorous scientific analysis and frequent tastings. The wine is neither fined nor filtered and is aged in large oak casks for several years.
The estate uses only Sangiovese, the grape variety emblematic of the Montalcino region, and all its grapes come exclusively from Soldera’s vineyards. This approach preserves the wines’ integrity and authenticity; they are renowned for their finesse, aromatic complexity and long aging potential.
Domaine Soldera produces several signature wines, each reflecting the Soldera family’s commitment to quality and natural viticulture.
Soldera Case Basse Toscana IGT 100% Sangiovese
Since 2013, the winery has labeled its wines Toscana IGT/IGP. This wine is made entirely from Sangiovese, meticulously selected to express the full richness and subtlety of the Case Basse terroir.
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG Soldera
The estate released its first Brunello di Montalcino in 1982, from the 1977 vintage. The wine quickly earned international acclaim for its exceptional quality. Although the estate stopped producing Brunello after the 2006 vintage, it remains a timeless classic from the house.
Soldera Pegasos IGT
"Pegasos" is a unique wine born of the exceptional weather conditions of 2005. Aged for approximately three years, it is bottled under the Toscana IGT designation and takes its name from the winged horse, the estate’s symbol.
Soldera Intistieti
Produced between 1985 and 1992, Intistieti is a 100% Sangiovese table wine aged for a shorter period in barrels. Its label, adorned with a winged horse drawn by renowned artists, embodies the estate’s creativity and elegance.
Rosso di Montalcino DOC Soldera
Rosso di Montalcino is another signature wine, made with the same care as Brunello but aged for a shorter time. It offers a more approachable introduction to Soldera’s wines while retaining their high quality.
Domaine Soldera embodies excellence in natural viticulture. Thanks to exceptional terroir, traditional winemaking methods and an ongoing commitment to innovation and research, its wines rank among the world’s finest. Gianfranco Soldera’s passion and vision, passed on to his family, continue to guide the production of these remarkable wines, now distributed in more than 40 countries. For any wine lover seeking an authentic, distinctive experience, Domaine Soldera is an essential point of reference.
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