Unforgettable Chianti Rufina Tasting at Marchesi Gondi - Tenuta Bossi

We were accompanied on this beautiful experience by Giacomo.
He explained the entire history of the Gondi family and subsequently of the villa in a truly engaging way.
He was so knowledgeable on every historical and wine-related topic that he impressed us.
After this magnificent tour around the estate, the time for the tasting finally arrived. We started with the “Violana” rosé which, personally speaking, even though I don't love rosés too much, immediately made us understand what category we were talking about…
The second wine tasted was the “Villa Bossi,” a Chianti Riserva 70% Sangiovese, 20% Colorino and 10% Sauvignon.
Once I found out the price I almost laughed… I immediately thought I would have paid at least double for it! A spectacle!
The third wine was “Poggio Diamante,” a 100% Sangiovese. This wine takes its name from the area in which this grape grows! Selected by the one they consider a bit like the mother of their Burgundy-style wine, Maria de Labruguière, who was widowed by Francesco Gondi (1889), winning numerous awards!
The tasting then continued with the delicious Vin Santo! Left to macerate for a good 11 years! Only four families in the world continue this long procedure… but you can taste the result!!!!
To finish with the icing on the cake, we tasted the oil of their production… a slight tingle in the throat with a spectacular flavor!
I highly recommend this experience… whoever comes to visit these areas cannot miss passing through here! A mix that makes you feel at home but also makes you realize how much history is behind it and how much importance this family has had both in the local territory, in Italy, but also internationally.
Simply thanks to Giacomo, Gerardo and the legendary cellarman Fibra!

The visit to the Bossi estate begins by retracing the history of the Gondi family with a wonderful panorama in the background.
Immediately after, you move on to the visit of the actual cellars with a detailed explanation of the wine and oil production and the various stages of aging.
It all concludes with the actual tasting of three types of wine and an oil with a corresponding presentation of the products. Our guide was helpful and thorough, able to fully immerse and involve the visitors in the experience and ready to answer all questions and curiosities. The products are of excellent quality and you end up being very undecided when it comes time to purchase (if you wish). The experience in general is very good value for money.