Villa Bossi 2011

Chianti Riserva DOCG

Riserva Villa Bossi has always been the emblem of the selection of the best blends. It could be defined as Gran Riserva or Grand Cru or a wine for reflection. Always the flagship wine, a structured and very long-lived reserve, it has only been produced with these grape varieties since 1988.

Grape varieties: Sangiovese 80% - Colorino 10% - Cabernet Sauvignon 10%
Alcohol content: 13,0%
Ageing potential: 10-25 years depending on the vintage.
Formats: 0,75 lt · 1,5 lt

The vintages

2005 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2015 2016 2018 2019 2020

Harvest and climate

The 2011 started with a rainy and cold winter, followed by a mild but dry spring that ensured good vegetation. This was followed by a very hot and dry summer, which led us to bring the harvest forward slightly. The grapes were harvested manually at the beginning of October.

Fermentation and vinification

Fermentation takes place in vats at a temperature of 20° C, controlled by a refrigeration system. This is followed by malolactic fermentation in oak barrels.

Ageing

It rests for 12 months in 25 hl Slavonian oak barrels, 12 months in barriques, and 24 months in bottle.

Tasting notes

Villa Bossi 2012 has an intense ruby red color with a good color intensity and light purple reflections. Great olfactory impact with a fruitiness of ripe and macerated cherry and blackberry, followed by a sweet and integrated spice of vanilla with balsamic and toasty nuances. The finish presents notes of licorice and coffee. On the palate, great structure and character. The fullness of the wine is evident in the roundness and personality of the tannins, the finish is long with fruity and mineral notes, closing with a pleasant note of licorice and coffee.

Pairing

Game stews and roasts, very aged and mature cheeses.

Production area

Tenuta della Villa Bossi, at an altitude of about 300 meters above sea level, in the vineyards of Sottomonte and Camerata, with a southern exposure and on the hills, there are 9.2 hectares of Sangiovese, 3.1 hectares of Colorino and 2.7 hectares of Cabernet Sauvignon. Shale and clay soils with calcareous sediments. Training system: spur-pruned cordon.

Serving temperature and glass

Recommended serving temperature: 16-18 °C. The bottle should be opened about an hour beforehand. For older vintages, decanting is recommended. The glass to use for this wine is a Baloon or Bordeaux glass.

Environmental label

Bottle

GL 71

Vetro verde — Glass collection

Cork

FOR 51

Sughero — Organic collection

Capsule

TIN 42

Stagno — Metal collection

Packaging

PAP 20

Cartone ondulato — Paper collection