Castello di Bossi Berardo, 2020 (Peony)

This distinguished Riserva emerges from the Berardo vineyard in Castelnuovo Berardenga, the southernmost reaches of Chianti Classico, where the unique terroir produces wines of exceptional richness and elegance. The name "Berardo" pays homage to its Berardenga origins.

Tasting Notes
- Appearance: Medium-dark concentration
- Aroma: Complex notes of dark plum, blackberry, dried herbs, leather, and cedar
- Palate: Velvet-like texture with sweet cherry and earth tones
- Finish: Long with fine, powdery tannins
- Structure: Virile and powerful, 14.5% alcohol

Technical Details
- Composition: 100% Sangiovese
- Vineyard: 88 acres at 1,155 feet elevation
- Soil: Calcareous Clay-Loam
- Production: 60,000 bottles
- Yield: 1.6 tons per acre
- Acidity: 5.77 g/L
- pH: 3.45

Winemaking
Fermentation occurs in stainless steel at 84-90°F for 10 days with careful racking and pump-overs. The wine ages 18-24 months in new French oak barriques (225L) and large casks (50HL), followed by 6 months of bottle aging.