Tenuta di Biserno - Biserno 2022

Lodovico Antinori discovered the property that would eventually become Tenuta di Biserno back in 1995, while researching land suitable for extending his then winery, Ornellaia. Markedly different from the geology of Ornellaia, it was much hillier and stonier and warranted a seperate project altogether. After the sale of Ornellaia, Lodovico Antinori and his brother Marchesi Piero Antinori began Tenuta di Biserno and breathed new life into the fabulous estate. The 49 hectares in Western Tuscany is nestled in the hills of Bibbona. It borders the historic village of Bolgheri and the views extend out to the Tyrrhenian Sea. Given the terroir, and the range of soils, Lodovico planted exclusively Bordeaux varietals. High density, marine sediment and clay, on well sheltered, north-west slopes, provide ideal conditions for Merlot - while the higher up and gravelly sites are perfect for Cabernet Franc. Their most recent edition, and first white, is a small production Vermentino from the Bibbona region.

The grapes were carefully selected on the conveyor belt before destemming. Taking care to keep the different plots separate, the grapes underwent temperature-con- trolled alcoholic fermentation and macera- tion in steel tanks for 3-4 weeks at up to a maximum of 28°C. Spontaneous malolactic fermentation took place partly in barriques and partly in steel. The wine spent 15 months ageing in selected French oak barriques, 70% of which new. After delicate selection of the blend, the wine was bottled.

“Intensity and elegance dominate in this wine. The nose shows aromatic herbs, eucalyptus, bramble fruit and sweet spices. Full-bodied, it has firm, velvety tannins, refreshing acidity, a slightly chalky finish and a long, savory aftertaste. Drinkable now, but best in two or three years.” - 97 Points, James Suckling

“This is ripe, offering plum, blackberry, black cherry, coconut and mineral flavors, yet remains fresh and focused. Shows fine balance among its components, and the long, spicy aftertaste completes the profile. Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot.” - 93 Points, Wine Spectator

Producer: Tenuta di Biserno

Country: Italy

Region: Tuscany

Varietal: Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot

Appellation: Toscana IGT

Vintage: 2022

Size: 750ml