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2004 Castello di Bossi Chianti Classico Sangiovese Tuscany Chianti Classico
| Vineyard: | Castello di Bossi |
| Price: | $15.98- $355.30 |
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| Varietal: | Sangiovese |
| Style: | Red Wine |
WINEMAKER'S NOTE
Made from 100% Sangiovese grapes. The grapes were crushed and macerated in contact with the skins for 7 days. After fermentation was complete, the wine was transferred to stainless steel tanks and barriques for 18 months.
Sweet sensations of berry and toasted oak are matched by aromas of ripe cherry and violet. Fruit, tannin and alcohol achieve an elegant balance that carries through to the lingering finish.
Chianti is the quintessential match for the earthy, rustic quality of traditional Tus...
Expert Reviews
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Cuisine"Made from 100% Sangiovese grapes harvested between September and October. After crushing, the grapes are macerated with the skins for seven days to obtain greater color and flavor extraction. After fermentation, the wine is refined in stainless steel tanks and barriques for 18 months. This juicy Chianti Classico offers sweet flavors of wild berries, plum and toasted oak, followed by aromas of ripe cherry and violet. Fruit, tannins and body reach an elegant balance that carries through to the lin...
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CellarTracker Community Tasting NotesCommunity Tasting Notes (average 84.8 pts. and median of 84 pts. in 12 notes)
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Wine & Spirits
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Vintage ChartRating for Italy-Tuscany: 96 (excellent)<br/><br/>Drinkability: too young, let it sit<br/>
User Tasting Note
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Fellow Drync'rBest chianti ever
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Fellow Drync'rNot bad get again
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kris224rated 93 $41
