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Score 92/100 · Drink 2014-2028, Antonio Galloni, Vinous, Jun 2012

The 2008 Chianti Classico Riserva Berardo is super-impressive. Black cherries, blackberries, smoke and licorice burst from the glass in this extroverted, powerful Riserva. I can't say there is a lot of Sangiovese typicity here, but the wine nevertheless impresses for its balance and overall sense of harmony. Layers of dark fruit build to the huge, explosive finish. The 2008 is going to require time, but is a gem. The Berardo is 100% Sangiovese aged in new French oak barrels.

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92
92/100

Antonio Galloni, Vinous

92
92/100

Antonio Galloni, Wine Advocate

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92 points
Antonio Galloni, Wine Advocate
Score 92/100 · Drink 2014-2028, Antonio Galloni, Wine Advocate, Jun 2012

The 2008 Chianti Classico Riserva Berardo is super-impressive. Black cherries, blackberries, smoke and licorice burst from the glass in this extroverted, powerful Riserva. I can’t say there is a lot of Sangiovese typicity here, but the wine nevertheless impresses for its balance and overall sense of harmony. Layers of dark fruit build to the huge, explosive finish. The 2008 is going to require time, but is a gem. The Berardo is 100% Sangiovese aged in new French oak barrels. Anticipated maturity: 2014-2028. These new releases from Castello di Bossi and consulting oenologist Alberto Antonini are off the charts. Prices remain very reasonable considering the quality of what is in the glass. A Leonardo Lo Cascio Selection, Winebow, Montvale, NJ; tel. (201) 445-0620

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Castello di Bossi
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Grape Blend

Sangiovese

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

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