“Readers who have not discovered these wines yet owe it to themselves to do so. Castello di Bossi remains very much under the radar, particularly considering the quality of the wines.” – Vinous

This is the -aia deal you’ve been waiting for! Why? Because the 2019 Sassicaia is trending at around $300. Ornellaia? $250. Solaia? $400.

And their contemporary, Corbaia, made since 1985, coming in hot for $55 today? With 94 points?!

HUH?!

“If asked to name my favorite under-the-radar estates in Tuscany” remarks Vinous: “Castello di Bossi would occupy a place pretty near the top of that list. In particular, the flagship Corbaia is reliably outstanding and exceptionally fairly priced in today’s market relative to the quality it consistently delivers. I always look forward to tasting the new releases from Castello di Bossi and consulting oenologist Alberto Antonini, they are off the charts. Proprietor Marco Bacci makes a wide range of wines across his properties in Tuscany, but those of Castello di Bossi lead the way when it comes to quality and consistency. These are rich, textured wines that in most cases can handle fairly high amounts of new French oak.”

This Super comes from the highly prized Castelnuovo Berardenga commune and even at its release price of $100, the bang for the buck is there. At $55 it’s a - drop what you’re doing and stock up now - priority. Think of it as a hypothetical blend of a Brunello on steroids with blue-chip Napa Cab.

Vibrant aromas of blackberry, blackcurrant, and cedar greet in the nose. Thick and concentrated on the palate, with compelling sweetness buffered by intense extract, fat and mouth-filling. Notes of nutty oak and vanilla lead to a long finish, with silky tongue-dusting tannins and outstanding grip and persistence.

Too bad there’s so little of it, destined to go fast.

94 Points – Falstaff

“Dark purple colour with fine garnet rim. Elegant and complex nose, with notes of liquorice, prune, charred wood, plus iodine and eucalyptus. Juicy palate, firm tannins, concentrated and punchy, very long finish.”

93+ Points – Antonio Galloni, Vinous

“The 2019 Corbaia, Castello di Bossi’s Sangiovese/Cabernet Sauvignon blend, is terrific. Rich, ample and expressive, the 2019 possesses terrific depth and resonance. Wild red cherry, incense, rose petal, tobacco and cedar flesh out effortlessly. The 2019 is a gorgeous wine. Drink 2024-2034.”