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Castello di Bossi is located in the southern half of the Chianti Classico production zone, in the Commune of Castelnuovo Berardenga. The area’s wines tend to be fuller and more highly structured than those of the rest of the Chianti Classico zone, closely resembling those of Montalcino area. The Castello di Bossi estate extends over 650 hectares, 124 of which are under vine. Castello di Bossi’s three principal varietals are Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot. Castello di Bossi first planted Cabernet and Merlot about 40 years ago, and was therefore among the first in the Chianti Classico zone to plant them. The predominant terrains are tuffs, yellow clays, calcareous sands, and broken stones. The average elevation of the vineyards is about 350 metres above sea level, while their exposure varies from southeast to west. The Bossi Castle is located at the center of the estate. The first tower, built in about 1099, shows the areas’s early strategic importance. In about 1450 the early keep was expanded into the 4-walled fortress visitors can see today.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Castello di Bossi located and in what area of Chianti does it produce?

Castello di Bossi is located in the municipality of Castelnuovo Berardenga, in the southern part of Chianti Classico. The foundations of its first tower date to 1099. Out of a 500-hectare estate, 120 are under vine, planted mainly with Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.

Who founded Castello di Bossi?

Florentine entrepreneur Marco Bacci, the same who later developed the Renieri project in Montalcino and Terre di Talamo in the Maremma, bought the estate in 1984, producing the first bottle of Corbaia the following year. Today Marco is joined by his son Jacopo in running the winery.

Does Castello di Bossi produce organic wines?

Yes: the winery is dedicated to producing organic wines with high quality standards, pursuing the mission of making top-level wines accessible, growing Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot among the first international varieties planted in Chianti Classico, about 40 years ago.