Bossi, Chianti Classico Riserva Berardo Size:12x750ml the wine shows a little

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

with a light chalky feel on the finish

Tasted as a sample in March and April 2020

(86-89)/2010+

Distinctive and expressive

Bossi, Chianti Classico Riserva Berardo Size:12x750ml the wine shows a littleThe 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