2023 Il Pino di Biserno Tenuta di Biserno

Parker: 95

This is a great surprise. The Tenuta di Biserno 2023 Il Pino di Biserno, composed primarily of Cabernet Franc with Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and a small portion of Petit Verdot, shows appealing balance and tension alongside the plump, generous personality characteristic of the 2023 vintage. Fresh and easy-drinking without any sense of heaviness, the wine hits all the right marks, combining clarity of fruit with poise. It is fermented in stainless steel, with 85% of the wine matured for one year in French oak, both new and used, while the remaining 15% stays in stainless steel to preserve freshness. I happily recommend this bottle, especially if roast meats such as rosemary-scented lamb or beef are on the menu. At this price point, I recommend this wine over the 2022 Biserno.

Suckling: 94

Lush and rich dark fruit style with blueberries and cassis, Mediterranean herbs, eucalyptus, oregano and subtle spices. Full-bodied, velvety and chocolatey, refreshing and toasty with tight and focused depth. Drink or hold.