Castello di Bossi Girolamo Organic 2020
Castello di Bossi Girolamo is the flagship Merlot from one of Tuscany’s finest estates.
For many Italian wine connoisseurs, the 14th-century Castello di Bossi is the Tuscan equivalent of Bordeaux’s legendary Château Lafite. The castle itself is stunningly beautiful, and its wines are some of the most revered in Italy.
The Bacci family bought the castle in 1980, along with its woodlands, olive groves and 124 hectares of vines. To get the most from their vineyards, they employed two acclaimed consultants, Alberto Antonini and Federico Curtaz, to scrutinise every step of production. The outcome has been impressive, and all wines regularly receive high scores from critics.
Made purely from Merlot and matured for two years in French barriques, Girolamo is a wine of real depth and elegance. Expect layers of ripe blackberry, juicy cherry and a touch of raspberry, wrapped in silky tannins and subtle notes of mocha and spice.
Fine wine critic James Suckling awards the wine 93 points and writes: “Full-bodied and chewy with plenty of fruit and oak at the same time”.
Decant an hour before serving to let those flavours unfurl. It’s a superb match for rich game dishes – think venison or wild boar – but equally delicious with slow-braised beef or a mushroom risotto.
Castello di Bossi Girolamo is the flagship Merlot from one of Tuscany’s finest estates.
For many Italian wine connoisseurs, the 14th-century Castello di Bossi is the Tuscan equivalent of Bordeaux’s legendary Château Lafite. The castle itself is stunningly beautiful, and its wines are some of the most revered in Italy.
The Bacci family bought the castle in 1980, along with its woodlands, olive groves and 124 hectares of vines. To get the most from their vineyards, they employed two acclaimed consultants, Alberto Antonini and Federico Curtaz, to scrutinise every step of production. The outcome has been impressive, and all wines regularly receive high scores from critics.
Made purely from Merlot and matured for two years in French barriques, Girolamo is a wine of real depth and elegance. Expect layers of ripe blackberry, juicy cherry and a touch of raspberry, wrapped in silky tannins and subtle notes of mocha and spice.
Fine wine critic James Suckling awards the wine 93 points and writes: “Full-bodied and chewy with plenty of fruit and oak at the same time”.
Decant an hour before serving to let those flavours unfurl. It’s a superb match for rich game dishes – think venison or wild boar – but equally delicious with slow-braised beef or a mushroom risotto.
