2020 Castello di Bossi Berardo Chianti Classico Riserva (750ml)

Sangiovese from Chianti Classico, Tuscany, Italy

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Described by the Wine Advocate’s Monica Larner as “one of the headline estates” of southern Chianti’s Castelnuovo Berardenga region, the elegant 97 pt. 2020 Castello di Bossi Chianti Classico Riserva over delivers in a big way, offering fragrant earthy fruit hinting of crushed herbs and exotic spice with bright acidity and ripe, integrated tannins, sourced from an outstanding vintage of “rich, sumptuous wines” according to Antonio Galloni of Vinous and a stunning value for lovers of terroir expressive Sangiovese wines.

Founded in 1984 by entrepreneur Marco Bacci in the hills east of Siena, the 800-hectare Castello di Bossi estate dates back to the 9^th century, its renovated centuries old castle overlooking verdant hillside vineyards bordered by forest and olive groves in the southernmost part of Chianti Classico. Described by Decanter’s Michaela Morris as producing Chianti Classico “very evocative of the southern stretch of Castelnuovo Berardenga,” the estate's 130 hectares of organically farmed vineyards are planted mostly to Sangiovese in a mix of tuffs, yellow clays, calcareous sands and broken stones situated at altitudes averaging 350 meters above sea level, the low yielding vines enjoying warmer temperatures that enhance ripeness and add textural complexity. Crafted under the direction of superstar Tuscan-born consulting winemaker Alberto Antonini from 100% Sangiovese, the voluptuous 2020 Castello di Bossi Chianti Classico Riserva was fermented with indigenous yeasts in stainless steel tanks and aged for 24 months in new French oak barriques and casks with an additional 6 months in bottle, yielding intriguing spiced fruit balanced by vibrant acidity and reflecting the “terrific depth, gorgeous purity of fruit and fully ripe tannins” that are hallmarks of the vintage according to Antonio Galloni of Vinous.

Described by James Suckling as built “to compete with top Brunellos” at a fraction of the price, the stunning 97 pt. 2020 Castello di Bossi Chianti Classico Riserva ranks among the vintage's top-rated wines as well as one its most exceptional values, ready for Chianti lovers and collectors to stash away and enjoy over the next decade and beyond whenever a taste of Tuscany beckons.

97JS

Very perfumed with flowers and sandalwood. Medium- to full-bodied with very fine tannins that are so long and intense. This will compete with top Brunellos. Linear and driven at the end. From organically grown grapes. Best after 2026.

97 points, James Suckling (Nov 2023)

Alcohol By Volume: 14.5%

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