With the 1982 Brunello di Montalcino we tasted the first wine that is clearly recognizable Soldera in style. This Brunello was superb and on a totally different level from the preceding wines. Still quite fresh, vibrant and layered, it was a masterfully sculpted, pure Sangiovese with at least another decade of prime drinking ahead of it. Stylistically, it reminded me of the great Barolos and Barbarescos of that vintage, which is hardly surprising given Soldera’s passion for those wines.