Soldera Intistieti, Brunello di Montalcino, Riserva

Seller: DecantingDivas

1988 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva,Intistieti” – Soldera Case Basse, Tuscany

A rare and fascinating expression from Gianfranco Soldera, this 1988 Intistieti Riserva offers a unique window into one of Montalcino’s most revered estates at a formative moment in its history. Produced only for a brief period between the mid‑1980s and early 1990s, Intistieti represents a distinct bottling from Soldera’s higher-altitude vineyard, known for yielding wines of finesse, aromatic clarity and quiet longevity. These releases occupy a cult niche among collectors — less widely understood, yet deeply prized by those familiar with Soldera’s evolution. Now fully mature but still remarkably alive and expressive, the 1988 shows the hallmark balance of great Soldera. The bouquet opens with sweet red cherry and plum, unfolding into layers of earth, dried flowers and spice. On the palate, it is elegant and harmonious, with a softer, more nuanced profile than the estate’s more powerful Case Basse wines, yet retaining impressive persistence and poise. This bottle offers a compelling opportunity to experience a rarely encountered chapter in Soldera’s legacy.