Winemaker Notes
Intense ruby-red in color with garnet highlights, Corbaia offers jammy aromas of black currants, cherries, and cassis backed by hints of tobacco, mocha, and vanilla. On the palate, this wine is full-bodied yet supple and layered with a rich texture and well integrated tannins.
Pair this with grilled lamb chops, Bearnaise sauces, meats prepared alla Diavola, and grilled ribeye steaks.
Blend: 70% Sangiovese, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon
Professional Ratings
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James Suckling
Blackcurrants and fresh herbs with spices and berries on the nose and palate. Medium to full body. Sweet fruit in the center-palate and dark-chocolate and spicy undertones at the end. From organically grown grapes. Unfiltered.
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The Castello di Bossi 2019 Corbaia is a lovely Tuscan red. This blend of Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc reveals a delicate pace of aromas that unfold slowly with dark fruit, sweet cedar, spice and black plum. There is a pretty warm-climate element to this medium to full-bodied wine that comes across nicely thanks to the generous fruit layering.
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Vinous
The 2019 Corbaia, Castello di Bossi's Sangiovese/Cabernet Sauvignon blend, is terrific. Rich, ample and expressive, the 2019 possesses terrific depth and resonance. Wild red cherry, incense, rose petal, tobacco and cedar flesh out effortlessly. The 2019 is a gorgeous wine. It begs the question: Why aren't the other wines in this range as convincing?
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.
Legendary in Italy for its Renaissance art and striking landscape, Tuscany is also home to many of the country’s best red wines. Sangiovese reigns supreme here, as either the single varietal, or a dominant player, in almost all of Tuscany’s best.
A remarkable Chianti, named for its region of origin, will have a bright acidity, supple tannins and plenty of cherry fruit character. From the hills and valleys surrounding the medieval village of Montalcino, come the distinguished and age-worthy wines based on Brunello (Sangiovese). Earning global acclaim since the 1970s, the Tuscan Blends are composed solely of international grape varieties or a mix of international and Sangiovese. The wine called Vine Nobile di Montepulciano, composed of Prognolo Gentile (Sangiovese) and is recognized both for finesse and power.