Castello di Bossi Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG 'Berardo' - Single Bottle
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Product code: 00112116
A richly expressive and youthful single-vineyard Chianti from the most southerly part of the region; well aged and ready to drink.
2012 was a hot and dry vintage in Chianti, presenting a challenge for its winemakers. This fine riserva wine is from the Castelnuovo Berardenga commune, which lies on the sun-drenched south side of the ridge dividing Chianti Fiorentino and Chianti Senese. It is even drier here than most other areas. Fortunately for Marco Bacci, his Castello di Bossi estate has some very hardy vineyards. The grapes for this wine came from its Berardo site, which sits on ancient Pliocene gravel soils over deep yellow clay – the perfect natural material for water retention. The vineyard is cultivated without the use of pesticides or herbicides. Winemaker Stefano Marinari macerated the wine for 30 days, then finished the wine by maturing it for two years in large Slavonian oak barrels before a further year in bottle. This developed the wine’s deep fruit and herb aromas and bold flavours.
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Castello di Bossi Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG 'Berardo' - Single Bottle
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Vintage: 2012
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A richly expressive and youthful single-vineyard Chianti from the most southerly part of the region
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well aged and ready to drink.
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About this bottle: 2012 was a hot and dry vintage in Chianti, presenting a challenge for its winemakers. This fine riserva wine is from the Castelnuovo Berardenga commune, which lies on the sun-drenched south side of the ridge dividing Chianti Fiorentino and Chianti Senese. It is even drier here than most other areas. Fortunately for Marco Bacci, his Castello di Bossi estate has some very hardy vineyards. The grapes for this wine came from its Berardo site, which sits on ancient Pliocene gravel soils over deep yellow clay – the perfect natural material for water retention. The vineyard is cultivated without the use of pesticides or herbicides. Winemaker Stefano Marinari macerated the wine for 30 days, then finished the wine by maturing it for two years in large Slavonian oak barrels before a further year in bottle. This developed the wine’s deep fruit and herb aromas and bold flavours.
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Bottle size: 4500 ml
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Alcohol content: 14.5 %
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Alcohol units per bottle: 10.9
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Alcohol units per serving: 0.3
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Serving Size: 125 ml
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Allergens: Sulphites
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Stopper type: Cork
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Bottling address: Castello di Bossi, Localits Bossi in Chianti 28, 53019 Castelnuovo Berardenga, Tuscany, Italy.
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Ingredients
Ingredients
Grape variety: 100% Sangiovese
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This bottle of wine was received with much appreciation. My friend read the tasting notes and immediately decides to lay the wine down for a special occasion, occurring in the near future.
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I expected a muchness akin to cheaper wines but alas my fears were answered it was beautiful.
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