Bossi, Chianti Classico Riserva Berardo Vintage:2008 One can smell the minerality

One can smell the minerality on the wafting nose of acacia blossom

Terrific and worth a special search to find though be aware that this youthfully austere effort will required extended cellaring

pastry and light tropical overtones all grace this super-expressive offering

balanced and lightly rustic finale

Bossi, Chianti Classico Riserva Berardo Vintage:2008 One can smell the mineralityThe 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