Bossi, Chianti Classico Riserva Berardo other_regions_italy Otherwise there is a refined

Otherwise there is a refined yet solidly powerful mouthfeel to the medium weight flavors that also exude evident minerality on the impressively long and well-balanced finale

I had the opportunity to taste verticals of 2 of La Rioja Altas wines

the wine is polished

Like the Chambolle villages

There is a top note of herbal tea to the redder fruit-infused nose though there are some darker fruit scents lurking in the background

Bossi, Chianti Classico Riserva Berardo other_regions_italy Otherwise there is a refinedThe 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