Villa Bossi 2012

Chianti Riserva DOCG

The Riserva Villa Bossi has always been the emblem of the finest blend selection. It could be defined as Gran Riserva or Grand Cru or a contemplative wine. It has always been the flagship wine, a structured and very long-lived reserve, only 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 2012 vintage was characterized by a harsh winter and regular rainfall, especially in January and February. The spring, marked by good rainfall, proved crucial in sustaining the long summer drought. Between late August and early September, there were rain showers that led to good ripeness. The grapes were hand-picked in early October.

Fermentation and vinification

Fermentation takes place in vats at a controlled temperature of 20° C using 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 the bottle.

Tasting notes

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

Pairing

Stewed and roasted game, very aged and mature cheeses.

Production area

The Villa Bossi estate, at an altitude of approximately 300 meters above sea level, in the Sottomonte and Camerata vineyards, facing south and on the hills, has 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: spurred cordon.

Serving temperature and glass

Recommended serving temperature: 16-18 °C. The bottle should be opened about an hour before serving; using a decanter is recommended for older vintages. The appropriate glasses for this wine are the 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