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Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninfirm
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oaklarge or old casks

Drinking window

Best 15 to 40 years from vintage.

vintage15 yrs40 yrs42 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating above is our own.

In the glass

Full-bodiedFirm tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

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

With cheese

Pecorino Toscano Our pick An aged Pecorino Toscano is firm and fragrant, sweet rather than salty, so it does not sharpen the tannin of these structured Sangiovese-led reds. Their high acidity cuts through the paste.

How to serve Soldera Case Basse Toscana IGT

Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
  2. Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. 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.

  1. 1972Soldera founds Case Basse
  2. 2013Estate withdraws from Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
  3. 2019Gianfranco Soldera dies; children continue the estate

Facts

Producer
Case Basse di Gianfranco Soldera · visiting guide
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.

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