Bossi, Chianti Classico Riserva Berardo Vintage:2008 22 ha parcel)

22 ha parcel)

building tannins and very good persistence

the 2018 Les Pavots is medium to deep garnet-purple in color

In spite of the tremendous richness and structure this remains delicate and refined

Reduction knocks down the nose but there is good verve to the restrained

Bossi, Chianti Classico Riserva Berardo Vintage:2008 22 ha parcel)The 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