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Vino Nobile Montepulciano 'Riserva Bossona'

Vino Nobile Montepulciano 'Riserva Bossona'

Vino Nobile Montepulciano Riserva Bossona
  • Cultivated organically
  • 100% Prugnolo Gentile sourced entirely from the Bossona cru
  • 20+ year old vines
  • South, southeast exposure
  • 350 – 400 meters above sea level
  • Bossona is a 13.3 hectare amphitheater-shaped vineyard with sandy limestone soils rich in marine fossils
  • Spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts in temperature-controlled stainless steel and a long maceration period of four weeks
  • Aged for 3 years in 10 hectoliter barrels and an additional 1 year in bottle
  • Approximately 1,000 cases produced in only the best years

Info

Producer:
Dei
Vintage:
2018
Country:
Italy
Region:
Tuscany
Appellation:
Vino Nobile di Montepulciano
Variety:
Sangiovese
Color:
Red
Farming Practice:
Practicing Organic

Sizes Available

Full Bottle IT-DEI-40-18 6/750ml

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Press & Reviews

Vinous
Score
95
Date
2023-10-12
"The 2018 Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Riserva Bossona is deeply expressive. Its bouquet blends fresh mint with crushed black cherries, cinnamon and clove. The 2018 is elegant and velvety-smooth with depths of dark red fruit and spices that saturate, all offset by a tinge of sour citrus. The 2018 finishes potent with outstanding length, balanced by a bump of residual acidity and licorice. This is a classic Bossona from a not-so-classic vintage. Brava Caterina Dei."
Wine Spectator
Score
93
Date
2024-10-31
"Eucalyptus, sage, juniper and shiso leaf flavors are offset by raspberry and boysenberry fruit in this powerful, solidly built red. Muscular tannins lend support, yet the finish is balanced by ripe fruit and mineral notes. This distinctive version requires time. Best from 2027 through 2042. 1,000 cases made, 300 cases imported."

REVIEWS FROM PAST VINTAGES

2017
James Suckling
Score
94
Date
2023-07-24
2017
Vinous
Score
94
Date
2023-02-07
"It,s hard to put the 2017 Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Riserva Bossona down, as it entrances with a dark and rich bouquet of rum-soaked cherries, dark chocolate, tobacco and sweet smoke. This is creamy yet energetic in feel, communicating total elegance, with balsamic-tinged red fruits and inner sage and rosemary tones that add tremendous depth. The 2017 finishes with a mentholated freshness, gobs of primary concentration and a coating of fine tannin, making for a youthfully tense finale but also communicating that there are very good things to come with cellaring. This is like a well-muscled stallion. Wow."
2016
James Suckling
Score
95
Date
2021-09-01
2016
Vinous
Score
95
Date
2021-12-15
2016
WinesCritic.com
Score
94
Date
[no Date]
2016
Decanter
Score
92
Date
2021-05-15
2016
Wine Enthusiast
Score
92
Date
2022-02-09
2015
Wine Spectator
Score
95
Date
2021-08-19
2015
Wine Enthusiast
Score
93
Date
2021-04-01
2015
Vinous
Score
91
Date
2021-04-09
2013
Vinous
Score
92
Date
2019-03-11
2013
Wine Spectator
Score
92
Date
2020-10-07
2013
Decanter
Score
91
Date
2018-02-14
2013
Gambero Rosso
Score
3
Date
[no Date]