Bossi, Chianti Classico Riserva Berardo Size:12x750ml

Bossi, Chianti Classico Riserva Berardo Size:12x750mlThe 2008 Chianti Classico Riserva Berardo is super impressive. Black cherries, blackberries, smoke and licorice burst from the glass in this extroverted, powerful Riserva. I cant say there is a lot of Sangiovese typicity here, but the wine nevertheless impresses for its balance and overall sense of harmony. Layers of dark fruit build to the huge, explosive finish. The 2008 is going to require time, but is a gem. The Berardo is 100% Sangiovese aged in

Tasted several times over the years

There is a mild exoticism and wood influence on the ripe and fresh nose that offers up enough Chablis character to be persuasive

with a light chalky feel on the finish

A core of cherry sets the stage for this rich

impeccably balanced

it offers a creamy texture

Tasted as a sample in March and April 2020

the wine shows a little heat along with dry tannins in the opulent

It has a bit of warmth on the finish

(86-89)/2010+

citrus and crushed stone

Distinctive and expressive