Bossi, Chianti Classico Riserva Berardo Size:12x750ml with a light chalky feel

with a light chalky feel on the finish

There is a mild exoticism and wood influence on the ripe and fresh nose that offers up enough Chablis character to be persuasive

Tasted several times over the years

it offers a creamy texture

Distinctive and expressive

Bossi, Chianti Classico Riserva Berardo Size:12x750ml with a light chalky feelThe 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