 is an estate
in the southwest area of Montalcino, where Sangiovese Grosso vines are grown to produce
the famous Brunello. It is over 23 hectares in size, and is in an excellent geographical
position for wine growing |
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due to the hilly land of Eocene origin, |
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due to the altitude: 320 meters, |
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due to the exposure: southwest, |
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due to the dry, sunny climate with no fog, |
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due to the limpid light. |
1970’s, the place had been
abandoned by share croppers for some time, and the soil was uncultivated, but even in this
condition, it was a beautiful land in exceptionally charming surroundings.
Gianfranco and Graziella Soldera discovered the
enchantment of Case Basse, they immediately decided to devote themselves to that land,
utilizing enlightened agriculture to create a Brunello of the highest quality.
