Questo vino
Vineyard and terroir
BoscoRiccio comes from the 4 ha Serre di Rapolano vineyard at 300 m above sea level. Its deep soil is rich in limestone. The 10-year-old vines have east/west exposure, are planted at 5,000 vines per hectare and are Guyot-trained. Average yield is 1 kg per vine.
Grapes
Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot.
Vinification
Harvest takes place during the first half of October. Maceration lasts 25 days at approximately 25°C, and malolactic fermentation occurs in stainless steel.
Ageing
At least 8 months in barriques and tonneaux of various ages.
Technical data
Annual production is approximately 15,000 bottles.
Tasting profile
Intense ruby red shading toward violet. Black fruit and sweet spices define the nose. The full-bodied palate has firm tannins, while barrique maturation contributes soft vanilla and toast notes to the extended finish.
Serving and pairing
Serve at 16°C. Designed as a table wine, it is particularly suited to grilled meat and medium-aged cheeses.
Label / history
The name is a tribute to the surrounding landscape: “Bosco” evokes the forest, while “Riccio,” meaning hedgehog, refers to the chestnut tree from which Castagnoli takes its name. Conceived as a fresh, youthful and convivial wine, its stylistic theme combines playful funk and rock references.
