‘BOSSONA’ RISERVA VINO NOBILE DI MONTEPULCIANO D.O.C.G.

Vintage characteristics

2016

The wines of 2016 express the character of “classical” vintages: particularly intense colours, a pronounced fragrance typical of the varietal, a structure supported by medium acidity and a fine, dense tannic texture of good quality. A deeper analysis reveals excellent levels of intensity and colour tone, medium alcohol levels, acidity and extractive substances. In a few words, the wine will largely stand out for its elegance and refinement.

2015

2015 is considered one of the best vintages of the last 10 years in Tuscany, with a dry, warm and sunny weather during the summer and the harvest time.
Riserva Bossona 2015 is full of intense and refined fragrances, from red and black fruits like plum, raspberry and blackcurrant, with pleasant hints of violet and rose.
The spicy aromas enrich its bouquet, which will be even more complex with bottle aging. The tannins are silky, the mouthfeel is linear and in keeping, full-bodied, broad with compact texture and the finish is long, rich and sapid.

Awards

2015

Wine Spectator

Jamessuckling.com

95/100

94/100

 

2013

Guida essenziale ai vini d’Italia: Doctor wine di Daniele Cernilli

Faccino Doctorwine

Jamessuckling.com

95/100

92/100

Falstaff

Gambero Rosso 2019

Vini d’Italia

91/100Tre Bicchieri
Wine Enthusiast

92/100

 

2012

Guida essenziale ai vini d’Italia: Doctor wine di Daniele Cernilli

Faccino Doctorwine

Jamessuckling.com

95/100

92/100

Gardini Notes, The Winekillers

Wine Spectator

93+94/100
Wine EnthusiastVini buoni d’Italia

92/100

Corona

 

2011

Guida essenziale ai vini d’Italia: Doctor wine di Daniele Cernilli

Faccino Doctorwine

Jamessuckling.com

95/100

93/100

Guida oro – I vini di Veronelli

Wine Spectator

91/10092/100
DecanterVini buoni d’Italia

Silver Award

Corona

 

2010

Vini buoni d’Italia

Jamessuckling.com

Corona

92/100

 

2009

Bibenda

Jamessuckling.com

4 Grappoli

93/100

Guida oro – I vini di Veronelli

Antonio Galloni – Vinous

93/10094/100
DecanterLa guida de l’espresso

Gold Award

16/20

Gambero Rosso – Vini d’Italia

Stephen Tanzer

2 Bicchieri

92/100

Falstaff

Gilbert & Gaillard

92/100

94/100

 

2008

A.I.S. Duemilavini – Bibenda

Jamessuckling.com

4 Grappoli

94/100

Guida oro – I vini di Veronelli

Antonio Galloni – Vinous

Super tre stelle – 93/10094/100
Vini buoni d’ItaliaLa guida de l’espresso

Corona

4 Bottiglie 17/20

Gambero Rosso – Vini d’Italia

Wine Spectator

2 Bicchieri rossi

91/100

Falstaff

Gilbert & Gaillard

93/100

94/100

D’Agata & Comparini
91/100

 

2007

Guida ai vini d’Italia

Jamessuckling.com

Corona

93/100

Guida oro – I vini di Veronelli

A.I.S. Duemilavini – Bibenda

93/1005 Grappoli
The Wine AdvocateGambero Rosso

92+/100

2 Bicchieri

La guida de l’espresso – Vini d’Italia

4 Bottiglie 17/20

 

2006

Guida ai vini d’Italia

Gambero Rosso

Corona

2 Bicchieri rossi

Guida oro – I vini di Veronelli

A.I.S. Duemilavini – Bibenda

93/1004 Grappoli

 

Description

Vino Nobile Riserva Bossona is one of the highest expressions of our land. Its grapes come from the vineyard of the same name, one of the most suitable, planted by Caterina's grandfather, Alibrando, in 1961. The wine became a Riserva in 1999, after long ageing in wood and in the bottle. It is without doubt one of the estate's flagship wines, a symbol of the elegance and grace of Sangiovese in Montepulciano. The yields are very low (about 40 quintals per hectare) and the wine is bottled with the label Bossona Riserva only in the best vintages.

 

Tasting notes

A wine with a complex, elegant and balanced structure. Ruby in colour tending towards garnet, with intense and elegant aromas, with hints of violets, underbrush and spices, it has a character of finesse, with firm, velvety tannins and a long, deep finish.

 

Grape varieties

Sangiovese

 

Soil characteristics

Soil of Pliocene origin, dating back 2.5-5 million years. It is rich in tuff, skeleton and fossils, which are not only well-draining but also give the wine structure and minerality.

 

Production area

Vigna Bossona is one of the sunniest areas of Montepulciano and its favourable exposure allows for excellent ripening of the grapes. The complex composition of the soil is perfect for Sangiovese, and the constant ventilation ensures the healthiness of the grapes.

 

Altitude

350-400 mslm

 

Year of planting

Between 1961-1997-2003

 

Vinification

After careful selection of the grapes soft pressing follows, followed by fermentation in stainless steel at a controlled temperature of 26-28°C and maceration on the skins for 28-30 days with pumping over.

 

Maturation

Maturation for 36 months of which at least 20 is in tonneaux, followed by a period of refinement in the bottle.

 

Ageing potential

About 25 years

 

Average annual production

13.000

Price

56,00128,00