A historic winery that Marinetta Boscarelli took over almost suddenly, but with determination and clear ideas. The first wines are already convincing and hint at an interesting future. Daniele Cernilli tells us about them.
Marinetta Boscarelli found herself having to take overAgricola Giuntabosca, a family winery somewhat out of the blue, but she took to it with commitment and stubbornness. The initial results are very interesting, and even with all the caution due to the young age of the winery in her management, some of the wines are already good and promising.
In the vineyard he has mainly Aglianico and Greco, then some allochthonous grapes, such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah and Chardonnay. There is also some Nero d’Avola, a grape variety we know as Sicilian but which is also called Calabrese: something to do with Calabria, then, it may indeed have.
The vineyards-a total of about 14 hectares-have a southwest to west exposure and grow at 300 meters of altitude, on sandy-loam soils dating back to ancient floodplain dunes of the Crati River. The training system is spurred cordon, with a density of 3500-4000 vines per hectare.
We are in Bisignano, in the province of Cosenza, in the northern part of the region, after Montalto Uffugo. An area almost halfway between the Tyrrhenian and Ionian seas. In short, the first wines are already good and the future seems to smile on Marinetta’s efforts. Best of luck to her from us.
Wines
Calabria Rosato Donn’Anna 2025 Giuntabosca Cantine Boscarelli
Score: 90/100
Average price: € 15,00
90% Nero d’Avola, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, both vinified “in pink.” No wood, only steel. It has a bright antique pink color. Fruity and fragrant aromas, with notes of cherry and currant. Saline flavor, taut, composed and very pleasant.
Calabria The Ambassador 2022 Giuntabosca Boscarelli Wineries
Score: 91/100
Average price: € 18,00
30% Aglianico, 30% Merlot, 30% Syrah, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon. Stainless steel only. Bright, clear garnet color. Fruity, slightly spicy aromas, with the pepper note coming from Syrah, then cherry and blood orange. Saline, taut palate, with tannins hinted at but already melded into a body of good weight.
Calabria Nobile Michele 2021 Giuntabosca Boscarelli Cellars
Score: 92/100
Average price: € 22,00
30% Aglianico, 30% Merlot, 30% Syrah, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon. Barrique for 18 months. Intense garnet color. Aromas of good complexity, with notes of raspberry, sweet spices, blackberry. Full palate, with dense, compound tannins, well blended into a warm, saline structure with excellent body.
