At a glance

Producer

Flavio Solerda

Region

Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy

Grape variety

Sangiovese

Wine type

Red

Body

Full-bodied and Bold

Sweetness

Dry

Typical price

$500+ (high-end collectible)

Tasting profile

Tight, primary dark cherry and blackberry fruit with hints of graphite, iron, and forest floor

Evolution: Over the next 4-7 years, fruit will unfold with layered complexity, earth and mineral notes developing

At peak: Powerful yet elegant with perfumed dark fruits, velvety tannins and long mineral finish

Structure

Acidity

High, vibrant acidity providing freshness and aging balance

Tannins

Firm, grainy, yet finely textured

Alcohol

Approx. 14-14.5%

Aging potential

25-35+ years given pedigree, vintage and terroir

Drinking window

Peak drinking

2028 to 2045

Optimal window

2025 to 2048

Current status

Approaching early maturity but still developing

Current condition

Closed and structured; significant aging required for full expression

This wine is crafted from one of the most famous vineyards in Montalcino with meticulous biodynamic practices; the 2013 vintage, while challenging, resulted in a wine with great structure and tannic backbone, ensuring a long and rewarding aging trajectory. Peak drinking is anticipated after a decade of bottle aging.

Food pairing

Pairs excellently with rich braised meats, wild game, aged cheeses such as Pecorino Toscano, and truffle-based dishes.

Serving

Serving temperature

16-18°C / 61-64°F

Decant

Yes (1-2 hours) — To allow the tightly wound tannins and complex aromatics to open up and soften before serving

Sustainability

Sustainability score: 9/10

Flavio Soldera employs strict biodynamic farming with minimal intervention, emphasizes soil health, canopy management for vine balance, low water footprint using traditional dry farming techniques; winery uses solar energy and lightweight bottles

Soldera is recognized among Tuscany’s most sustainable producers through its biodynamic approach, careful vineyard management enhancing biodiversity, low-impact winemaking, and renewable energy usage. While the high price bottle travels internationally, the overall sustainability is high due to production methods and waste minimization.