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Case Basse di Gianfranco Soldera

Italian winery known for producing Brunello di Montalcino wines.

Last updated August 31, 2026

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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

Controversies

  • 2012

    Case Basse winery vandalized and Brunello barrels drained

    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.

  • 2012

    Former Case Basse employee arrested over sabotage

    Siena police arrested former employee Andrea Di Gisi on December 18 after he confessed to opening the winery's barrel taps.

  • 2012

    Case Basse cellar sabotage

    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.

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