{"product_id":"castello-di-bossi-2018-corbaia-super-tuscan","title":"Castello di Bossi 2018 Corbaia Toscana IGT Tuscany, Italy","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eCastello di Bossi 2018 Corbaia Toscana IGT – Tuscany, Italy\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eCastello di Bossi 2018 Corbaia Toscana IGT\u003c\/strong\u003e is a powerful yet refined \u003cstrong\u003eSuper Tuscan\u003c\/strong\u003e from the heart of Chianti Classico, combining the unmistakable Tuscan character of Sangiovese with the depth and structure of Cabernet Sauvignon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduced from \u003cstrong\u003e70% Sangiovese and 30% Cabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/strong\u003e, the 2018 Corbaia brings together two very different varieties with remarkable harmony: Sangiovese contributes vibrant cherry fruit, freshness, acidity and Tuscan character, while Cabernet Sauvignon provides cassis, darker fruit, structure and richness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a serious, age-worthy Tuscan red that sits comfortably alongside many of the celebrated Sangiovese-and-Cabernet blends that helped define the modern \u003cstrong\u003eSuper Tuscan\u003c\/strong\u003e category.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd there is history behind it. Corbaia is one of Castello di Bossi's signature wines, with its \u003cstrong\u003efirst vintage produced in 1985\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2018: The Beginning of an Organic Chapter\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2018 vintage represents an important point in the history of Corbaia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccording to reporting on the estate, \u003cstrong\u003e2018 was the first Corbaia vintage produced from organically farmed grapes\u003c\/strong\u003e. That is also confirmed directly by the back label of this bottle, which states \u003cstrong\u003e“Made with organic grapes.”\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine is also \u003cstrong\u003eunfiltered\u003c\/strong\u003e, preserving its natural character and texture; as the bottle notes, any sediment that develops should be considered a normal part of the wine's maturation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVineyard \u0026amp; Terroir\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCorbaia comes from the Castello di Bossi estate at \u003cstrong\u003eCastelnuovo Berardenga\u003c\/strong\u003e, in the southeastern reaches of Chianti Classico near Siena.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Corbaia vineyard sits at approximately \u003cstrong\u003e1,155 feet in elevation\u003c\/strong\u003e with a southwestern exposure and calcareous clay-loam soils. The combination of elevation, exposure and Tuscan sunshine allows the fruit to achieve full ripeness while retaining the acidity and structure so important to Sangiovese. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCastello di Bossi was also an early adopter of international varieties in this part of Tuscany, with Cabernet Sauvignon becoming an important complement to the estate's native Sangiovese. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWinemaking \u0026amp; Aging\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2018 Corbaia\u003c\/strong\u003e is fermented in stainless-steel tanks, with approximately \u003cstrong\u003e25–30 days of skin maceration\u003c\/strong\u003e using traditional racking and pumpovers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter malolactic fermentation, the wine is matured for \u003cstrong\u003e24 months in 225-liter French oak barriques\u003c\/strong\u003e, followed by approximately \u003cstrong\u003esix months of bottle aging\u003c\/strong\u003e before release. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis extended maturation gives Cabernet Sauvignon the time it needs to integrate with Sangiovese while adding layers of spice and complexity without obscuring the wine's Tuscan identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2018 Corbaia displays a \u003cstrong\u003edeep ruby-red color with garnet reflections\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bouquet is rich and layered, opening with \u003cstrong\u003eripe black cherry, cassis, blackberry and dark plum\u003c\/strong\u003e, followed by tobacco, espresso, cedar, vanilla and sweet spice. With air, more savory Tuscan notes emerge—dried herbs, earth and subtle balsamic nuances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the palate, Corbaia is \u003cstrong\u003efull-bodied, concentrated and beautifully structured\u003c\/strong\u003e. Ripe black cherry and dark berry fruit are balanced by Sangiovese's lively acidity, while Cabernet Sauvignon contributes depth, polished tannins and a firm backbone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNotes of \u003cstrong\u003eblack currant, tobacco, mocha, vanilla and spice\u003c\/strong\u003e carry through a long, persistent finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a compelling combination of \u003cstrong\u003eSangiovese's energy and elegance with Cabernet Sauvignon's richness and structure\u003c\/strong\u003e—distinctly Tuscan, but with the depth expected from a serious Super Tuscan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCastello di Bossi: Centuries of Tuscan History\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCastello di Bossi occupies a historic estate in the countryside of \u003cstrong\u003eCastelnuovo Berardenga\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of the most important areas of Chianti Classico.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe site's history stretches back centuries, with the estate's medieval tower dating to around the end of the 11th century. The property eventually passed through several prominent Tuscan families before being acquired by \u003cstrong\u003eMarco Bacci in 1984\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWine became much more than a passion for Bacci. Castello di Bossi became the foundation for what would eventually develop into the broader Bacci Wines portfolio of Tuscan estates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSignificantly, \u003cstrong\u003eCorbaia's first vintage followed in 1985\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it one of the wines most closely connected to the beginning of the modern Castello di Bossi story. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, the estate combines its historical identity with organic viticulture and a modern approach to producing wines that retain a strong connection to Tuscany.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCorbaia's combination of ripe fruit, acidity and tannic structure makes it an outstanding wine for the table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair it with \u003cstrong\u003eBistecca alla Fiorentina, grilled ribeye, roasted lamb, wild boar ragù, braised beef short ribs, osso buco, pappardelle with meat ragù or aged Pecorino Toscano\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWinebow also specifically recommends grilled lamb chops and grilled ribeye, both natural matches for the richness and structure of Corbaia. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe at approximately \u003cstrong\u003e60–64°F (16–18°C)\u003c\/strong\u003e. I would recommend decanting the 2018 for \u003cstrong\u003e30–60 minutes\u003c\/strong\u003e before serving to allow the fruit and secondary aromas to fully emerge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWine Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Castello di Bossi\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Corbaia\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2018\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Italy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tuscany\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppellation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Toscana IGT\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Super Tuscan Red Blend\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrapes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 70% Sangiovese, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFarming:\u003c\/strong\u003e Made with organically grown grapes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFermentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless steel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaceration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25–30 days\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAging:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24 months in French oak barriques\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottle Aging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 6 months\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFiltered:\u003c\/strong\u003e No – unfiltered\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14.5%\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottle Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst Vintage of Corbaia:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1985\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WinePlus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43196366258270,"sku":"CastellodiBossi18CorbaiaIGT","price":70.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0242\/0683\/files\/mywineplus.com-castello-di-bossi-2018-corbaia-super-tuscan.png?v=1787339898","url":"https:\/\/www.mywineplus.com\/products\/castello-di-bossi-2018-corbaia-super-tuscan","provider":"MyWinePlus.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}