‘BOSSONA’ RISERVA VINO NOBILE DI MONTEPULCIANO D.O.C.G.
Vintage characteristics
2017
2017 was a year marked by scarce rainfall and intense heatwaves of African origin. Despite the hot and dry summer, ripening was supported by light rains and mild temperatures between late August and early September. The careful selection of grapes from the Bossona vineyard, combined with meticulous cellar management, resulted in a wine of great structure, with high tannin content and intense colour
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
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Wine Spectator | Jamessuckling.com |
95/100 | 94/100 |
2013
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Guida essenziale ai vini d’Italia: Doctor wine di Daniele Cernilli Faccino Doctorwine | Jamessuckling.com |
95/100 | 92/100 |
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Falstaff | Gambero Rosso 2019 Vini d’Italia |
| 91/100 | Tre Bicchieri |
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| Wine Enthusiast | |
92/100 |
2012
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Guida essenziale ai vini d’Italia: Doctor wine di Daniele Cernilli Faccino Doctorwine | Jamessuckling.com |
95/100 | 92/100 |
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Gardini Notes, The Winekillers | Wine Spectator |
| 93+ | 94/100 |
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| Wine Enthusiast | Vini buoni d’Italia |
92/100 | Corona |
2011
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Guida essenziale ai vini d’Italia: Doctor wine di Daniele Cernilli Faccino Doctorwine | Jamessuckling.com |
95/100 | 93/100 |
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Guida oro – I vini di Veronelli | Wine Spectator |
| 91/100 | 92/100 |
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| Decanter | Vini buoni d’Italia |
Silver Award | Corona |
2010
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Vini buoni d’Italia | Jamessuckling.com |
Corona | 92/100 |
2009
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Bibenda | Jamessuckling.com |
4 Grappoli | 93/100 |
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Guida oro – I vini di Veronelli | Antonio Galloni – Vinous |
| 93/100 | 94/100 |
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| Decanter | La guida de l’espresso |
Gold Award | 16/20 |
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Gambero Rosso – Vini d’Italia | Stephen Tanzer |
2 Bicchieri | 92/100 |
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Falstaff | Gilbert & Gaillard |
92/100 | 94/100 |
2008
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A.I.S. Duemilavini – Bibenda | Jamessuckling.com |
4 Grappoli | 94/100 |
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Guida oro – I vini di Veronelli | Antonio Galloni – Vinous |
| Super tre stelle – 93/100 | 94/100 |
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| Vini buoni d’Italia | La guida de l’espresso |
Corona | 4 Bottiglie 17/20 |
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Gambero Rosso – Vini d’Italia | Wine Spectator |
2 Bicchieri rossi | 91/100 |
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Falstaff | Gilbert & Gaillard |
93/100 | 94/100 |
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| D’Agata & Comparini | |
| 91/100 |
2007
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Guida ai vini d’Italia | Jamessuckling.com |
Corona | 93/100 |
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Guida oro – I vini di Veronelli | A.I.S. Duemilavini – Bibenda |
| 93/100 | 5 Grappoli |
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| The Wine Advocate | Gambero Rosso |
92+/100 | 2 Bicchieri |
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La guida de l’espresso – Vini d’Italia | |
4 Bottiglie 17/20 |
2006
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Guida ai vini d’Italia | Gambero Rosso |
Corona | 2 Bicchieri rossi |
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Guida oro – I vini di Veronelli | A.I.S. Duemilavini – Bibenda |
| 93/100 | 4 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
€56,00 – €128,00
