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.
Professional Ratings
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James Suckling
Aromas of currants, blackberries, fresh flowers, violets and sandalwood follow through to a medium body with very fine tannins. A refined, sophisticated and beautiful finish. Reserved at the end. A blend of 70% sangiovese, 20% cabernet sauvignon and 10% cabernet franc. From organically grown grapes. Needs two or three years to come together.
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Vinous
The 2021 Corbaia, 70% Sangiovese and 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, is another bold, punchy wine in this range. Dark red cherry, spice, new leather, licorice, mocha and a kiss of French oak all race across the palate. This is an especially forward, sleek expression of Sangiovese from Castelnuovo Berardenga. The 2020 spent 24 months in once-filled French oak barrels.
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The Castello di Bossi 2021 Corbaia is 70% Sangiovese and 30% Cabernet Sauvignon from clay and tufo-rich soils. This organic wine shows lots of spice and toast. The tannins are on the dry side, and the mouthfeel remains plush and somewhat rich throughout with dark fruit and plum. The wine goes into barrique for 24 months, followed by six months in bottle.
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.