Description
Castello di Bossi | Chianti Classico Gran Selezione | Organic | 2020
Gran Selezione is the apex of the Chianti Classico pyramid — a single-vineyard or best-barrel selection aged a minimum of 30 months before release. Castello di Bossi’s 2020 version is a textbook example of why this category matters. Sourced from the estate’s southern Gaiole in Chianti holdings and certified organic, it spent 24 months in large 40–50HL casks — a deliberate choice that preserves Sangiovese’s aromatic lift while building structure without over-oaking. The 2020 vintage delivered warm, even ripening across Tuscany, and Bossi channeled that richness into a wine of explosive intensity and remarkable finesse. Deep ruby with garnet lights, it opens with black cherry, plum, cedar, sweet spice, dark chocolate, and a whisper of saddle leather. The palate is fleshy and dense, yet balanced, with a very pronounced, lingering finish. Drink now with confidence, or cellar through 2034.
- Appellation: Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG, Tuscany, Italy
- Varietal: Sangiovese
- Vintage: 2020
- Format: 750ml
- Aging: 24 months in 40–50HL large casks
- Certification: Certified Organic
- Drink Window: Now – 2034
Critical Acclaim — Vintage 2020
Vinous — Antonio Galloni | 92 Points: Gorgeous. Floral, lifted and quite expressive, the 2020 has a lot to offer. It marries the richness of this southern district with lovely aromatic presence and a good bit of brightness. A complete, deeply satisfying wine to drink now and over the next decade or so. Drink 2024–2034.
Pairing Suggestions
- Classic Tuscan: Bistecca alla Fiorentina, wild boar ragù, or pappardelle with meat sauce.
- Meat: Roasted lamb rack, braised short ribs, or aged beef tagliata.
- Cheese: Aged Pecorino Toscano, Parmigiano-Reggiano, or a firm sheep’s milk cheese.
