Il Pino di Biserno 2021
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Italy / Tuscany
This is the purest and most direct expression of Bibbona’s unique terroir. The distinctive flavor of the grapes makes Pino di Biserno a classic with an intriguing aroma, distinguished by its excellent balance and timeless elegance. It shares its identity with its alter ego, Biserno
94 Points
Wine Advocate
2021 vintage
95 Points
jamessuckling.com
2021 vintage
Harvest Note
The 2021 vintage started with a mild winter with average rainfall. Budding got off to a slow start with a spring marked by lower than average temperatures, punctuated by warm weather during late March and early April. The rainfall was beneficial from April on-wards and then subsided between May and October. Thanks to the indomitable work of the teams and the temperature fluctuations between day and night, the vines did not suffer any water stress. The year 2021 is confirmed for Tenuta di Biserno as a vintage of remarkable balance and a flagship year for the reds.
Tasting Note
The glass releases an intense red color surrounded by brilliant ruby reflections. On the nose, the aromas of red berries and cherries explode together with peppery hints mixed with myrtle from the Mediterranean maquis, and then merge with toasted notes given by the wood. In the mouth, the attack spreads a vibrant and persistent acidity, which brings freshness. All this is enhanced by soft tannins on the palate that give silkiness in an enchanting drink.
Technical Data
GRAPES: 38% Merlot, 22% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Cabernet Franc, 15% Petit Verdot, 8% other red grapes
APPELLATION: Alta Maremma
PH: 3.64
ACIDITY: 5.05 g/l
ABV: 14.5%
AGING: 60% of the wine matures for 12 months in new and second-passage French oak barriques, the remainder in steel.
Unique Selling Points
- Vineyards benefit from Upper Maremma's perfect terroir
- Created and nurtured by premier winemaking Antinori family.
- Unique Blends, concentration in Cabernet Franc & Merlot.
- Grapes are hand harvested, carefully sorted, destemmed and soft crushed.
- Aging potential: 7 to 10 years
“Being born into a family that has wine in its DNA has allowed me to cultivate a deep passion for the art of winemaking. It's not just a business, it's our way of life. Leading such an exciting project is a dream come true for me, and I feel truly blessed to have this opportunity."
Niccolo Marzichi Lenzi, Owner
About the Grape
Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Franc usually shows tart red cherry and wild currant aromas and flavors with an herbal, spicy character. In the Loire, esp. Chinon and Saumur-Champigny, this grape shows firm minerality.
Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon is adaptable to various growing conditions, and is known for its low yield and late ripeness. It generally produces full-bodied wines with substantial acidity and tannins.
Merlot
Merlot makes plump, succulent wines to drink young or opulently massive wines for aging. Has silky, blackberry and currant fruit, with spice, earth, tobacco and chocolate notes, and soft tannins.
Petit Verdot
Petit Verdot makes a dark, firmly structured, tannic wine with superbly balancing acidity, and fresh, full flavors and aromas of spice, pepper and black fruits with notes of violets.
