In the glass
Aroma: dried cherry, rose petal, potpourri, balsamic
Palate: red plum, iron, wild herbs, earth
Soldera's flagship pure Sangiovese, now under Toscana IGT after withdrawing from Brunello DOCG. Ethereal, perfumed, profound.
What it pairs with
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Truffle-shaved game
Soldera's aromatic precision pairs with white truffle. -
Aged Parmigiano with chestnut honey
Crystal salt and sweet honey amplify the wine's herbal precision. -
Pigeon with foie gras
Game richness for the wine's library bottle structure.
How to serve Soldera Case Basse Toscana IGT
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. Truffle-shaved game, Aged Parmigiano with chestnut honey, Pigeon with foie gras. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Gianfranco Soldera founded Case Basse in 1972 in Montalcino. After a cellar sabotage in 2012 the estate withdrew from Brunello DOCG in 2013; subsequent vintages are bottled as Toscana IGT.
- 1972 — Soldera founds Case Basse
- 2013 — Estate withdraws from Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
- 2019 — Gianfranco Soldera dies; children continue the estate
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
Frequently asked about Soldera Case Basse Toscana IGT
What does Soldera Case Basse Toscana IGT taste like?
On the nose, dried cherry, rose petal, potpourri, balsamic. On the palate, red plum, iron, wild herbs, earth. Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long finish. Soldera's flagship pure Sangiovese, now under Toscana IGT after withdrawing from Brunello DOCG. Ethereal, perfumed, profound.
When should I drink Soldera Case Basse Toscana IGT?
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 Toscana IGT?
Truffle-shaved game is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Aged Parmigiano with chestnut honey and Pigeon with foie gras. Soldera's aromatic precision pairs with white truffle.
What grapes are in Soldera Case Basse Toscana IGT?
The blend is Sangiovese (100%). The wine is classified as Toscana IGT.