2020 Tenuta di Biserno "Biserno" Toscana
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James Suckling
Reviewed November 2023Very attractive nose with ripe blackcurrants, spiced chocolate, grilled thyme, hazelnuts and bacon. Notes of tobacco and cedar, too. Full-bodied, so refined and polished with layers of finely chiselled tannins spread evenly across the wine and beautifully integrated. Blooming fruit with spicy herbs, peppermint and violets. Very long and persistent with a steady, mineral sensation in the finish. Drink or hold.
Professional Reviews
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Wine Advocate
The 2020 Biserno is a blend of Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and a small part Petit Verdot. This is an enriched and profound wine with round tones of black fruit, spice, cured tobacco and tarry smoke. Biserno is shapely and generous with a full-bodied approach that is accented by crushed stone and pencil shaving. You get a lot of intensity and texture with this opulent, cellar-worthy wine. (ML)
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Wine Enthusiast
The nose captures the wistfulness of one last warm autumn day, with aromas of vanilla and berries floating above an herbal, woody earthiness. On the palate, the berries and herbs swirl together into a mocha finish, but contoured tannins and notable acid balance the fruit. (DC)
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Decanter
Smells wild - herbal and gorgeously floral on the nose with ripe black, bramble fruit aromas. Round and supple, fully flavoured and textured with just fleshy tannins that also have a cool, mineral chalky edge giving some minerality to the palate and freshness offsetting the ripe, sweet black and blue fruit. I like the lingering powdery element and this has a certain sharp, sophistication - cool blue fruits, cola, vanilla, cedar and toast. I'd be hard pushed to put it in Tuscany though, it does smell and taste more like old-school Bordeaux or Californian wine. Massy, heavy, pushed with both oak and extraction. It has purity, but lacks the Tuscan charm that these wines can offer. Quality is there and this is enjoyable. 6% Petit Verdot completes the blend. Director Niccolo Marzichi Lenzi, winemaker Helena Lindberg. (GH)
Staff Reviews
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Review Date: 12/2024
The 2020 Tenuta di Biserno "Biserno" is a testament to the elegance and sophistication that the Tuscan coast can offer by one of Italy's most revered estates, founded by Lodovico Antinori, the visionary behind Ornellaia. Biserno represents the continuation of his passion for creating world-class wines that balance power with refinement. The wine showcases the estate's unique terroir and the ingenuity of Bordeaux where it is grown.
In the Bolgheri region "Biserno" is a blend of Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Petite Verdot, all beautifully blended together.
The nose is rich and expressive, with notes of ripe black plum and cherry. Hints of cedar, tobacco and graphite, it is incredibly rich and polished on the palate. Fine tannins and lively acidity that keep the wine fresh and vibrant: you find dark fruits, chocolate with a touch of delicious Mediterranean herbs.
Aging in French oak enhances the complexity of the fruit without overpowering its purity. Coastal influences add a minerality and elegant freshness that sets Biserno apart, making it both powerful and balanced.
For those who appreciate the ingenuity of great Super Tuscans, the 2020 Tenuta di Biserno “Biserno” is a superb wine that combines Antinori's cultural heritage with the character of the Tuscan coast. It is a masterpiece that belongs in the closet of any avid collector.
Notes
The Tenuta di Biserno "Biserno" Toscana is a stunning example of a Tuscan Bordeaux-style blend, showcasing both power and elegance. The nose is rich with aromas of blackcurrant, ripe plum, and dark cherry, intertwined with notes of tobacco, cedar, and subtle hints of graphite. On the palate, it reveals a full-bodied structure with well-integrated tannins and vibrant acidity, delivering flavors of blackberries, cassis, and a touch of mocha. The wine’s complexity is enhanced by layers of spice, leather, and earthy undertones, culminating in a long, refined finish with persistent notes of dark fruit and a hint of minerality. This Toscana blend exemplifies the balance and depth characteristic of top-tier Super Tuscan wines.
Details
| Origin | Super Tuscan, Tuscany, Italy |
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| Type/Varietal | Cabernet Sauvignon and Blends |
| SKU | 1796470 |