95pts James Suckling

Wow. This is really impressive, with black cherries, wet earth, violets and other flowers. Medium- to full-bodied with a dense center palate of tight yet chewy tannins. This is real Chianti Classico with complexity and verve. Very drinkable, but even better in three or four years. From organically grown grapes. Drink or hold.

94pts Vinous

The 2021 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Castello di Bossi is fabulous. In fact, it is one of the best Chianti Classicos I have ever tasted here. A wine of imposing structure and intensity, the 2021 stains the palate from start to finish. Wild cherry, cedar, pipe tobacco, incense and rose petal are some of the many notes that come alive. What a gorgeous and expressive wine this is.

Winemaker Notes

Deep ruby in color with garnet lights that hint at the wine's extended barrel aging, Castello di Bossi Gran Selezione is explosive in its intensity and yet the wine manages an astounding complexity and finesse. Aromas of rich black cherry and plum integrate well with cedar, sweet cooking spices, chocolate and saddle leather. On the palate the wine is fleshy and dense. The finish achieves great balance and very pronounced length. This is a wine that will age with grace for many years.

Winery Notes

With a history dating back to the 9th century AD, the Castello di Bossi estate has evolved with the times. A dynamic team leads the estate and never shies from technological innovation, while remaining true to the terroir of Chianti. It is this balance that has been a key part of Marco Bacci’s vision as he has brought Castello di Bossi to the highest ranks of international wine. As the mastermind of Castello di Bossi, he oversees all operations, from beginning to end, with careful attention to detail. In the last 10 years, Marco has added two properties to his holdings: Renieri in Montalcino and Terre di Talamo in the Morellino di Scansano appellation. The Bossi Castle is located in the town of Castelnuovo Berardenga, the southernmost appellation of Chianti Classico, amid evergreen woods and long rows of vines. With his brother Maurizio, Marco owns one of the best collections of estates in Tuscany, and is creating high-quality wines from some of the top Tuscan appellations. The wine consultant is Alberto Antonini and Federico Curtaz is the agronomist. Following in his father's footsteps, Marco's son Jacopo joined the company in 2004. First involved on the production side, Jacopo has come to be especially active in sales in the US and Asian markets.