Winemaker Notes
Bright, deep ruby red colored wine with aromatic range of dark fruit with spices. The palate is full and fresh with lively structure and a pleasantly balanced tannic structure.
Blend: 40% Cabernet Franc, 18% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot, 15% Cabernet
Professional Ratings
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
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.
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Wine Spectator
Dark and boasting flavors of blueberry, blackberry and plum, this red is suave and inviting. Vanilla and toasty oak notes add detail as this remains fresh and long on the finish, where spice and licorice hints linger. Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot.
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