Bossi, Chianti Classico Riserva Berardo

Bossi, Chianti Classico Riserva BerardoThe balsamic flavors of juniper, rosemary and sage, coupled with cherry and tobacco, are intriguing, complemented by aggressive tannins. An austere version, finishing long and savory. Best from 2015 through 2023. 4,200 cases made. BS

There is excellent freshness and vibrancy to the pure

all wrapped in a complex

Light reduction suppresses the fruit somewhat so I would suggest a quick aeration

A very ripe nose is composed by notes of various purple fruit scents that are nuanced by ample amounts of earth

Experience shows that such over-endowed wines from the Goldtropfchen can take many years to exhaust their capital

Otherwise there is excellent volume and mid-palate density to the punchy and well-detailed medium weight flavors that deliver fine length on the mildly edgy finish

energetic 2011

Giving up fabulous black raspberry

complex and suave medium full flavors possess solid concentration and a velvety

it was nuanced

but deftly underpinned by fine acidity and a long

There is good punch and solid density to the muscular medium weight plus flavors that coat the mouth on the lightly stony and youthfully austere finish