Biserno
Biserno 2022
| Denomination | IGT Toscana |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot |
| Aging | Aged for 15 months in new French oak barriques; further refined for 12 months in bottle before release. |
- Vintage and alcohol content: Toscana IGT still red 2022, 14.5% vol
- Grape composition: Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot
- Ageing: 15 months in new French oak barriques and 12 months in bottle
- Sensory characteristics: red fruits, tobacco, liquorice, incense and a persistent spicy finish
- Ratings and serving: 97 points James Suckling, 96 Decanter; decant for 1 hour, serve at 16–18 °C
Description
What kind of wine it is
Biserno is an elegant red wine from Tuscany, the result of a refined blend of Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot. On the palate, it is full and structured, with a perfectly balanced tannic texture and a pleasant softness, finishing with a persistent, spicy aftertaste. On the nose, it reveals intense aromas of red fruits, tobacco, liquorice and incense, enhanced by skilful ageing in new French oak barrels.
Where it comes from
This wine originates from the Bibbona area, a coastal region of Tuscany that is home to the Biserno estate’s vineyards. The vines cover forty hectares at an altitude of ninety metres above sea level, with various exposures that favour the correct varietal expression. The alluvial and clay-limestone soils ensure regular ripening and the development of a well-defined tannic structure. The local climate provides the ideal context for a wine with a strong territorial character, capable of combining intensity and precision.
How it is produced
The manual harvest involves a rigorous selection of bunches on a vibrating belt. After destemming and pressing, fermentation takes place in steel tanks for about three or four weeks. Malolactic fermentation occurs mainly in wood and the remainder in steel. The wine then matures for fifteen months in new French oak barrels, followed by further ageing in the bottle. This careful maturation process ensures perfect harmony between freshness and roundness.
History and Curiosities
Founded in 1999 in Bibbona, the Tenuta di Biserno embodies the authentic spirit of the Tuscan Maremma. From outstanding vineyards situated on alluvial and clay-limestone soils comes this prestigious Bordeaux blend, the result of a meticulous manual harvest. Each bunch is carefully selected on a vibrating belt to ensure uncompromising quality. The 2022 vintage celebrates this artisanal mastery with significant international accolades, including the renowned 97 points from James Suckling, confirming it as a true masterpiece of elegance and profound harmony.
Awards
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2022
96/100
Decanter is a wine and lifestyle magazine, published monthly in around 90 countries. The magazine includes industry news, classic guides and advice on wine and spirits.
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2022
97/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C
Longevity:
15 - 25 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1999
- Oenologist: Helena Lindberg
- Bottles produced: 310.000
- Hectares: 100
The soils, mainly alluvial and clay-limestone, create an ideal environment for the selected varieties: Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Petit Verdot.
The vineyard’s varied exposures and its distance from the sea deeply influence the varietal expression: hence the decision to split production into Biserno – the company's most prestigious and representative wine – and Pino di Biserno, which conveys the territory in a more dynamic way. Read more
| Name | Tenuta di Biserno Biserno 2022 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Toscana IGT |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Biserno |
| Story | History and Curiosities Founded in 1999 in Bibbona, the Tenuta di Biserno embodies the authentic spirit of the Tuscan Maremma. From outstanding vineyards situated on alluvial and clay-limestone soils comes this prestigious Bordeaux blend, the result of a meticulous manual harvest. Each bunch is carefully selected on a vibrating belt to ensure uncompromising quality. The 2022 vintage celebrates this artisanal mastery with significant international accolades, including the renowned 97 points from James Suckling, confirming it as a true masterpiece of elegance and profound harmony. |
| Origin | Bibbona, Toscana, Italia |
| Soil composition | Predominantly alluvial and clay-limestone |
| Harvest | From mid-September to early October |
| Fermentation temperature | 28 °C |
| Fermentation | 3-4 weeks |
| Production technique | Manual harvest; fermentation in stainless steel tanks; malolactic fermentation in barriques (80%) and in stainless steel (20%); ageing for 15 months in new French oak barriques and 12 months in bottle |
| Wine making | The grapes are carefully selected on a vibrating sorting table in the winery, then destemmed and gently pressed. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks for 3-4 weeks at 28°C; malolactic fermentation occurs for 80% in barriques and for 20% in stainless steel tanks. |
| Aging | Aged for 15 months in new French oak barriques; further refined for 12 months in bottle before release. |
| Total acidity | 5.2 gr/L |
| PH | 3.65 |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |