Get out the thesaurus because I do not have enough adjectives to describe this wine. A similar wine to Rayas in that both wines share characteristics, which if you are being blinded, leads you to Burgundy. Has that wonderful iron fist in a velvet glove texture. Wonderful florals, and red fruit, soar out the glass like a SpaceX launch. In the mouth, the telltale structure that all great wines have. On the palate, waves of complex fruit, earth and perfectly judged acid and tannins caress your taste buds. A long layered finish that will have you shaking your head. A big thank you to the sommeliers .
Get out the thesaurus because I do not have enough adjectives to describe this wine. A similar wine to Rayas in that both wines share characteristics, which if you are being blinded, leads you to Burgundy. Has that wonderful iron fist in a velvet glove texture. Wonderful florals, and red fruit, soar out the glass like a SpaceX launch. In the mouth, the telltale structure that all great wines have. On the palate, waves of complex fruit, earth and perfectly judged acid and tannins caress your taste buds. A long layered finish that will have you shaking your head. A big thank you to the sommeliers .
Jun 5th, 2023
This is spectacular. Intense and driven with deep plum, dried herbs, blood, tang. Loads of character and intensity. Great stuff
This is spectacular. Intense and driven with deep plum, dried herbs, blood, tang. Loads of character and intensity. Great stuff
Apr 14th, 2023
No words
Sep 3rd, 2021
A stunning bottle of the 1997 Riserva. Still fresh and quite tannic, the 97 hasn’t peaked yet. What a wine! 96+
A stunning bottle of the 1997 Riserva. Still fresh and quite tannic, the 97 hasn’t peaked yet. What a wine! 96+
Mar 1st, 2019
It is surprisingly light with a big burn. Way too early but smooth.
It is surprisingly light with a big burn. Way too early but smooth.
Jun 10th, 2018Soldera’s 1990 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva is stunning, as it has always been. This bottle is a bit shocked from travel, but still magnificent!
Soldera’s 1990 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva is stunning, as it has always been. This bottle is a bit shocked from travel, but still magnificent!
Mar 14th, 2018
Another surprise, the 1994 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva is off the charts. On this night the 1994 is more refined and layered than the 1993, with notable depth and tons of pure explosive power. A host of dark cherry, plum, spice, tobacco and leather infuse the finish. What a wine! (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, October 2016)
Another surprise, the 1994 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva is off the charts. On this night the 1994 is more refined and layered than the 1993, with notable depth and tons of pure explosive power. A host of dark cherry, plum, spice, tobacco and leather infuse the finish. What a wine! (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, October 2016)
Feb 16th, 2018
Red and deep, mildly oxidative
Red and deep, mildly oxidative
Feb 5th, 2018
A bit aged but good time to drink
A bit aged but good time to drink
Feb 2nd, 2018
One of the most profound Brunellos I've ever tasted, the Soldera Riserva 1999 has a nose that is both infinitely complex and pungent. Alluring aromas of dried rose petals, dark cherries, game, saddle leather, damp tilth, decaying leaves, anise, and sandalwood waft from the glass. Truly, it's the iron fist in the velvet glove—incredibly intense and powerful, yet totally refined, elegant and balanced. Caressing ultra-fine tannins shore up notes of sweet tobacco, dried herbs, and cinnamon bark. I am undone.
One of the most profound Brunellos I've ever tasted, the Soldera Riserva 1999 has a nose that is both infinitely complex and pungent. Alluring aromas of dried rose petals, dark cherries, game, saddle leather, damp tilth, decaying leaves, anise, and sandalwood waft from the glass. Truly, it's the iron fist in the velvet glove—incredibly intense and powerful, yet totally refined, elegant and balanced. Caressing ultra-fine tannins shore up notes of sweet tobacco, dried herbs, and cinnamon bark. I am undone.
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Montalcino, Siena, Tuscany, Italy
