94pts James Suckling
Sweet berries and cherries with some vanilla and cedar character. Medium body and creamy, juicy tannins. Tangy acidity. Plum, citrus and vanilla undertones.
93pts Wine Enthusiast
Full-bodied and elegantly structured, this 100% Sangiovese, made with organically farmed grapes, has enticing aromas of violet, pipe tobacco, new leather and camphor. On the savory palate, fine-grained tannins accompany dried cherry, blood orange, licorice and mocha.
90pts Decanter
Pure red bramble, crushed herbs and a bit of violet aromas. Harmonious palate with a refreshing acidity.
Vinous
The 2018 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Castello di Bossi is a soft, easygoing wine. Sweet red cherry, mint, tobacco, dried herbs and mint give this mid-weight Gran Selezione good aromatic presence to match its accessible personality.
Winemaker Notes
Deep ruby in color with garnet lights that hint at the wine’s extended barrel aging, Castello di Bossi Gran Selezione is explosive in its intensity and yet the wine manages an astounding complexity and finesse. Aromas of rich black cherry and plum integrate well with cedar, sweet cooking spices, chocolate and saddle leather. On the palate the wine is fleshy and dense. The finish achieves great balance and very pronounced length. This is a wine that will age with grace for many years.