After the highly unusual and exotic 2007, the 2008 Toscana Sangiovese marks a return to a more classic Soldera style. Here the flavors are quite bold and savory, while the structure is that of a wine built for aging. Sage, rosemary, tobacco, mint and leather notes wrap around a core of dark red stone fruits as this vivid, crystalline wine shows off its personality and pedigree. Readers lucky enough to find the 2008 are in for a thrill. Antonio Galloni, Vinous Media
Kyle Groombridge
Ya, this didn’t suck. First time getting to try this iconic producer - loads of character and a soft, supple palate for being sangio.
Ya, this didn’t suck. First time getting to try this iconic producer - loads of character and a soft, supple palate for being sangio.
9.3Jeremy Noye
CEO Morrell & Company
Showed great. Good balance considering. #morrellstafeducation
Showed great. Good balance considering. #morrellstafeducation
9.5Eric Guido
This is not what I'd expect from a young Soldera, but what a wild ride. The nose was layered and intense with rich cherry and prune, followed by ash, dark soil tones, minerals and sweet tea. On the palate, it was silky and vibrant to the core with zesty acidity, showing ripe cherry, exotic spice, cedar, sweet herbs and inner floral tones. This finished lingered on the ripest and juiciest cherry fruit you can imagine. Through this all, a backdrop of fine tannin lurked, yet seldomly got in the way. Incredible.
This is not what I'd expect from a young Soldera, but what a wild ride. The nose was layered and intense with rich cherry and prune, followed by ash, dark soil tones, minerals and sweet tea. On the palate, it was silky and vibrant to the core with zesty acidity, showing ripe cherry, exotic spice, cedar, sweet herbs and inner floral tones. This finished lingered on the ripest and juiciest cherry fruit you can imagine. Through this all, a backdrop of fine tannin lurked, yet seldomly got in the way. Incredible.
9.7Bobby Stuckey
Master Sommelier, Partner Frasca Food & Wine, Vintner Scarpetta Wines
Well in all honesty. legendary producer that I love but sadly not a great effort.
Well in all honesty. legendary producer that I love but sadly not a great effort.
7.6Brianna Carvalho (Rycyk)
Sales Verity Wine Partners
What a treat!
What a treat!
9.6Cynthia O'Toole
Really?!? Two memorable winemaker/producers and an incredible evening!
Really?!? Two memorable winemaker/producers and an incredible evening!
9.4Michael Greene
Gorgeous. Sour cherry and crush stones. Immensely concentrated and sweet, but weightless. Finish goes on forever with great acid and silky tannins. My first Soldera and it exceeded immense expectations.
Gorgeous. Sour cherry and crush stones. Immensely concentrated and sweet, but weightless. Finish goes on forever with great acid and silky tannins. My first Soldera and it exceeded immense expectations.
9.8Ron Siegel
This was was youthful & structured still mostly primary that will need more time. Very enjoyable but not sure if it will reach the level of the 04.
This was was youthful & structured still mostly primary that will need more time. Very enjoyable but not sure if it will reach the level of the 04.
9.4Alvaro Bustillos
Thanksgiving mazf
Thanksgiving mazf
9.5Alvaro Bustillos
Mazf z4 y tio
Mazf z4 y tio
9.6WARNING: DRINKING DISTILLED SPIRITS, BEER, COOLERS, WINE AND OTHER ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES MAY INCREASE CANCER RISK, AND, DURING PREGNANCY, CAN CAUSE BIRTH DEFECTS.