Acclaim

One of four single-vineyard bottlings, Costa Grande hails from a 1.5-hectare plot in Boscarelli’s north-facing Vigna Grande site. Only 400 metres from the vineyards that surround the estate, it sits 100 metres higher in altitude on predominantly red clay. Extraordinarily focused, it marries leather and tar with rose, pomegranate and orange oil. Lovely fruit purity gets an extra boost from the succulent acidity, while linear tannins are fine and framing, providing a confident grip. Definitely one of the top wines of this challenging vintage.” -Michaela Morris, Decanter, May 2021

Produced since 1968 and the mainstay of Boscarelli’s portfolio, this Vino Nobile has changed little since its inception. Canaiolo Nero, Colorino and Mammolo round out Sangiovese, and ageing is in various sizes of used Allier and Slavonian oak barrels. This is all leather and tar mixed with dry, gravelly soil to start. But there is a still-youthful vibrancy with plum and orange zest poking through. It flows gracefully, allowing long, dusty tannins to coat the palate. There’s sneaky power here, and crunchiness to the fruit.” -Michaela Morris, Decanter, May 2021

For this Riserva, the De Ferrari brothers select bunches from four or five parcels throughout their historic vineyards in the area of Cervognano. This captivates with fragrances of mint, tobacco, woodland berries and dusty earth, while lush red cherry fills the mouth. There’s a sumptuousness to the fruit but also a purity which permeates Boscarelli’s wines. It glides fluidly, supported by integrated powdery tannins. Pressed flowers and sweet herbs resonate on the finish.” -Michaela Morris, Decanter, May 2021

A well-knit, medium- to full-bodied red, with light, taut tannins married to bright flavors of wild cherry, tangerine peel, star anise and brambly herb and underbrush, ending with a racy finish. Drink now through 2031. 8,300 cases made, 2,500 cases imported. — AN, Wine Spectator, Apr. 2021