2006 Castello di Bossi Chianti Classico Berardo Riserva
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The 2006 Chianti Classico Riserva Berardo (Sangiovese) is a vibrant, perfumed offering layered with dark cherries, violets and sweet spices. The French oak is a touch intrusive given the wine's mid-weight structure. Nevertheless, this is a very fine bottle for the money.
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Walter Speller, jancisrobinson.com
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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The 2006 Chianti Classico Riserva Berardo (Sangiovese) is a vibrant, perfumed offering layered with dark cherries, violets and sweet spices. The French oak is a touch intrusive given the wine’s mid-weight structure. Nevertheless, this is a very fine bottle for the money. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2020. Readers would do well to check out these new wines from Castello di Bossi, which are easily some of the most exciting reds made in Tuscany in 2006. A Leonardo Lo Cascio Selection, Winebow, Montvale, NJ; tel. (201) 445-0620
100% Sangiovese. Oenologist Alberto Antonini. Very dark ruby with orange reflexes in very small rim. Subdued nose of earthy, plummy fruit and cherry, and a hint of tobacco. Viscous mouthful of fruit followed by stalky tannins. Will mellow out with age. Good complexity and balance. Good food partner. (WS)