1959 Fossi Chianti Classico Riserva

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These old Fossi Riservas are usually stable, just not particularly interesting. What they actually are doing is buying bulk wine that meets the DOCG spec and then storing it in huge inert containers (which stop most development) and then bottling them as needed for their sales. This gives a steady supply of drinkable wine from vintages sentimental to customers but are not really indicative of an old, bottle aged Riserva. I am surprised no one in Bordeaux has thought of this...

Roberto