Berardo Chianti Classico Riserva
ベラルド キャンティ・クラシコ・リゼルヴァ
Castello di Bossi
Sangiovese
About this wine
A Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG made from 100% Sangiovese selected from the estate's Berardo vineyard at an average altitude of 350 meters — the name derives from Castelnuovo Berardenga. Organically farmed, aged approximately two years in botte followed by roughly one year in bottle. Shows luminous ruby color with dark cherry, plum, sweet spice, violet, vanilla and dark chocolate notes, full-bodied with an almost creamy texture and silky finish.
A step up in richness from the base Chianti Classico — full-bodied but still elegant and food-friendly.
Sommelier's Note
"Berardo shows what Sangiovese from the southern, warmer reaches of Chianti Classico can achieve — round, generous and unmistakably serious."
Food Pairings
Pairs beautifully with Korean-style short ribs, ragù-based pastas, gnocchi with roasted rabbit, and mushroom-forward dishes.
When to drink it
Special dinners, red meat feasts, wine club tastings
Specs
- Grape Varieties
- Sangiovese
- Style
- Red
- Alcohol
- 14.5%
- Price Range
- $40-54 (US retail; reference conversion only, actual Japan import pricing not confirmed)
Terroir & Winemaking
100% Sangiovese from the Berardo vineyard (avg. 350m altitude), organically farmed. Aged approximately two years in botte (large oak cask), followed by about one year of bottle aging before release.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does the name 'Berardo' mean?
- Berardo is a shortened reference to Castelnuovo Berardenga, the commune where Castello di Bossi is located, and also names the specific vineyard the fruit is selected from.
- How is Berardo different from the base Chianti Classico?
- As a Riserva, Berardo is selected from a specific high-altitude vineyard, aged longer in oak (about two years vs. one), and shows greater richness, structure and aging potential.
- What food pairs well with Berardo?
- Rich, savory dishes such as Korean-style short ribs, ragù pastas, roasted rabbit with gnocchi, and mushroom-based dishes complement its full body and dark fruit character.
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