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Castello di Bossi

With a history dating back to the 9th century AD, the Castello di Bossi estate has evolved with the times. A dynamic team leads the estate and never shies from technological innovation, while remaining true to the terroir of Chianti. It is this balance that has been a key part of Marco Bacci’s vision as he has brought Castello di Bossi to the highest ranks of international wine. As the mastermind of Castello di Bossi, he oversees all operations, from beginning to end, with careful attention to detail. In the last 10 years, Marco has added two properties to his holdings: Renieri in Montalcino and Terre di Talamo in the Morellino di Scansano appellation. Rosato Toscana IGT Introduced in 2015, this refined and elegant Tuscan Rosé adds a breath of freshness to Castello di Bossi’s lineup of powerful and prestigious red wines. Castello di Bossi Rosato is sourced from the Corbaia vineyard, which was planted more than 40 years ago to a ratio of about 70% Sangiovese and 30% Cabernet Sauvignon. Every year, during the process of making red Corbaia wine, 5 – 7% of the juice is “bled” from the Corbaia tanks rendering the remaining juice more concentrated. Beginning with the 2014 vintage, this juice is now collected and put through a cool-temperature fermentation in stainless steel tanks before being released as a dry, structured Rosato.

Chianti Classico DOCG For owner Marco Bacci, success is in the details, from vineyard to bottle. The entire Castello di Bossi portfolio of wines carefully balances the tradition and rich history of the region with innovative winemaking techniqes; this Chianti Classico is no exception. Made from 100% Sangiovese, grown in soils with high chalk content, this wine shows just how good this varietal can taste.

Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG Berardo The Castello di Bossi estate is located in the commune of Castelnuovo Berardenga in the southernmost tip of the Chianti Classico zone. Berardo is a shortened way of saying, “It comes from Berardenga.” Areas further south in Chianti Classico tend to produce rounder, fuller versions of Chianti and this wine is a perfect example of this rich elegance.

Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione Gran Selezione is the newest addition to the Chianti Classico quality pyramid—it is considered the pinnacle of quality in the denomination, above Riserva. The classification calls for grapes harvested only from estate- owned vineyards, a minimum ageing period of 30 months before release, a minimum ABV of 13%, and minimum dry extract of 26 g/l. Castello di Bossi’s Gran Selezione is a cuvee sourced from the best fruit on the estate in every vintage and will always contain components from the Berardo and Corbaia vineyards. The wine is refined in large tonneaux and demonstrates exceptional depth, length, and finesse.

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