Castello di Bossi Chianti Classico Riserva Berardo DOCG
Country
Italy
bottle size
750 ml
Wine Type
Red Wine
Wine Region
Tuscany
Grape Variety
Sangiovese
vintage
2019 [**VINTAGE MAY CHANGE]
Alcohol
14.5%
characteristics
Body
Full
Full
Full
Acidity
Medium
Medium
Medium
Tannin
Medium
Medium
Medium
2019 [**VINTAGE MAY CHANGE]
Product Description
Winemaker Notes
This riserva has a luminous ruby red color. Appealing aromas of dark cherries, plums, sweet spice, violets, vanilla and hints of dark chocolate and menthol emerge on the nose. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied but smooth with an almost creamy mouthfeel. Tannins are well integrated with the alcohol, and lead to a subtly sweet, silky finish. Pair this wine with Korean short ribs, ragù sauces, gnocchi with roasted rabbit, and beef negimaki.
wine score
91 points Wine Advocate
"The 2015 Chianti Classico Riserva Berardo exhibits a soft and delicate personality that is slightly atypical for this warm and sunny vintage and for the Castelnuovo Berardenga subzone that is known for more robust interpretations. Instead, this wine exhibits fine silkiness with aromas of wild berry, spice, crushed stone and even a touch of grilled herb or green olive. There is a drying note on the bouquet that recalls the crushed rocks and limestone clay soils of Chianti Classico. Some 60,000 bottles were made. You get great value here."
93 points Wine Spectator
"This is racy, taut and intense, with cherry, black currant and blueberry flavors fused to a severe structure. Shows mineral and black pepper details as this rides out the refreshing finish. Give this some time. Best from 2022 through 2045."
98 points James Suckling
"The floral aromas are so enticing with rose petals and lavender, which follow through to a full body with beautiful density of fruit. A long and complete finish. The best Chianti Classico ever made here in living memory. Even better than the 1961. Drink or hold."
Profile
Grape Blended
100% Sangiovese
Palate
ull-bodied but smooth with an almost creamy mouthfeel. Tannins are well integrated with the alcohol, and lead to a subtly sweet, silky finish.
Colour
Deep, ruby-red in color
Aroma
Appealing aromas of dark cherries, plums, sweet spice, violets, vanilla and hints of dark chocolate and menthol emerge on the nose.
Palate
ull-bodied but smooth with an almost creamy mouthfeel. Tannins are well integrated with the alcohol, and lead to a subtly sweet, silky finish.
Wine Pairing
:Beef
:Lamb
:Cured Meat
:Soft Cheese
:Pasta
Brand
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“An interesting Chianti Classico Riserva from Castelnuovo Berardenga”2015 vintage, Brownish ruby, garnet rim, opaque, toasty, coffee, black cherry and balsamic, dry, medium body, medium acidity, mouth-drying rustic tannin yet clean finish, paired perfectly with Bistecca alla Fiorentina or Cinghiale Ragu