In the glass
Aroma: dried cherry, iris, wild fennel, iron
Palate: red plum, earth, balsamic, tobacco
Single-vineyard Sangiovese from the Intistieti parcel, the sibling cuvee to Case Basse with subtle iron-and-iris perfume.
What it pairs with
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Roast venison with juniper
Game and juniper meet the wine's wild-herb precision. -
Aged Pecorino di Pienza
Cheese crystal sharpens dried-cherry depth. -
Truffle-egg pasta
Iron-and-truffle minerality lock together.
How to serve Soldera Case Basse Intistieti
Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Roast venison with juniper, Aged Pecorino di Pienza, Truffle-egg pasta. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Bottled separately from Case Basse from the adjacent Intistieti parcel, only in selected vintages. Same farming, separate fermentations.
- 2006 — First separate Intistieti bottling
Facts
- Producer
- Case Basse di Gianfranco Soldera
- Grapes
- Sangiovese (100%)
- Classification
- Toscana IGT
- Oak
- 30+ months in large Slavonian oak casks
- ABV
- 14.0%
- Price
- EUR 500 to 1500 at retail
- Drinking window
- 15 to 40 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2006
Scores
- Vinous 98 (2010 vintage, reviewed 2017)
- Wine Advocate 97 (2010 vintage, reviewed 2017)
Frequently asked about Soldera Case Basse Intistieti
What does Soldera Case Basse Intistieti taste like?
On the nose, dried cherry, iris, wild fennel, iron. On the palate, red plum, earth, balsamic, tobacco. Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long finish. Single-vineyard Sangiovese from the Intistieti parcel, the sibling cuvee to Case Basse with subtle iron-and-iris perfume.
When should I drink Soldera Case Basse Intistieti?
Drink 15 to 40 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Soldera Case Basse Intistieti?
Roast venison with juniper is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Aged Pecorino di Pienza and Truffle-egg pasta. Game and juniper meet the wine's wild-herb precision.
What grapes are in Soldera Case Basse Intistieti?
The blend is Sangiovese (100%). The wine is classified as Toscana IGT.