Case Basse di Gianfranco Soldera
Italian winery known for producing Brunello di Montalcino wines.
Last updated August 31, 2026
Overview
Case Basse di Gianfranco Soldera is a renowned winery in Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy, founded by Gianfranco Soldera in 1972. The estate is known for its low-yield, high-quality Brunello wines, adhering to traditional winemaking methods and emphasizing terroir expression. Its wines enjoy international acclaim and are considered benchmarks in the Brunello region.
Products and positioning
High-end boutique wines, aimed at collectors and wine enthusiasts.
Product categories. Brunello di Montalcino Riserva · Sangiovese-based IGT Toscana wine · Estate table wine
Flagship businesses
- Brunello di Montalcino Riserva
- Brunello di Montalcino
- Soldera IGT Toscana
- Pegasos IGT Toscana
- Institieti
Leadership
| Name | Title | Tenure |
|---|---|---|
| Gianfranco Soldera | Founderformer | 1972–2019 |
| Gianfranco Soldera | Founder and ownerformer | 1972–2019 |
Controversies
- 2012Case Basse winery vandalized and Brunello barrels drainedControversy
The winery was broken into on December 2, and barrel taps were opened on Brunello from the 2007–2012 vintages. More than 600 hectoliters of wine were lost, representing approximately 85,000 bottles.
- 2012Former Case Basse employee arrested over sabotageControversy
Siena police arrested former employee Andrea Di Gisi on December 18 after he confessed to opening the winery's barrel taps.
- 2012Case Basse cellar sabotageControversy
A person broke into the winery and opened the taps on barrels containing Brunello from the 2007–2012 vintages. The act destroyed more than 600 hectoliters of wine, estimated at approximately 85,000 bottles. Local theories connected the incident with the wider Brunellopoli controversy, while police later arrested former employee Andrea Di Gisi after his confession.
Recent events
- 2019Gianfranco Soldera, Legendary Brunello Winemaker, Dies at 83
Gianfranco Soldera, the iconic winemaker behind Case Basse, passed away in February 2019. His legacy continues through the estate.
Other - 2019Gianfranco Soldera dies at age 82
The winery's founder and longtime owner died in Montalcino on February 16 after his car left the road and he was found in cardiac arrest.
Leadership changeOther
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