2021 Castello di Bossi Chianti Classico Gran Selezione

Castello di Bossi's Gran Selezione is precisely that- a selection of the best quality fruit grown across the Bacci family's Castelnuovo Berardenga estate in any given vintage. Whilst this wine will always contain a portion of fruit sourced from the noble Corbaia Vineyard, different areas of the estate may feature in the cuvee depending on the weather conditions and ripening observed over the course of a vintage growing season.

Gran Selezione is the newest quality designation to have been added to the DOCG classification system in Chianti Classico. Gran Selezione takes quality controls a step further than Riserva-- which previously occupied the top tier-- by banning the use of any purchased, or non-estate-grown fruit, in the inclusion of a wine labeled Gran Selezione. This coupled with longer aging requirements (30 months minimum) and minimum levels of alcohol set to 13% designates a band of wines from Chianti Classico producers representative of the appellation's highest quality potential with often limited availability.

"Castello di Bossi makes this wine with a selection of the best Sangiovese from their 310 acres of vines in Castelnuovo Berardenga."

The Gran Selezione from Castello di Bossi is fermented over a 2 to 3-week period in Stainless Steel tanks using indigenous yeasts and temperature control.

Aging: 500 Liter French tonneaux for 24 months, followed by 6 months in bottle.