LODOVICO ANTINORI Il Pino di Biserno, Tenuta di Biserno 2021 Bottle (los)

Description

Tenuta di Biserno Il Pino di Biserno 2021 is a distinguished wine crafted from a blend of 45% Cabernet Franc, 25% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 10% Petit Verdot. Under the guidance of Lodovico Antinori, this wine showcases the unique terroir of Bibbona in the Upper Maremma. Despite being produced from younger vineyards, it is notable for its balance and finesse, offering a rich array of red and black fruit with captivating freshness. Decanter awarded it 95 points, appreciating its dark, herbal nose and ripe fruit notes. James Suckling rated it 95 points, highlighting its bright berry character and ultra-fine tannins. With a drinking window from 2026 to 2040, this wine is ideal for pairing with roast meats.

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DECANTER 95 points
Tasted by: Georgina Hindle
(at Bordeaux, 16 Feb 2024)
Part of March releases on the Place de Bordeaux 2024: Report and top-scoring wines
Drinking Window: 2026 - 2040
Dark nose, softly herbal and fragrant, touches of sunkissed ripe fruit - raisins, figs, plums and notes of jasmine and liquorice. Smooth and supple, this has life and energy. Round and intense, with some sweet ripe cherries and blackcurrants, this feels quite a serious wine, structured and with clear muscle on show but still showing refinement in the tannin finesse and overall weight on the palate. Streamlined and focussed with power underneath - reigned in right now but noticeable nonetheless. Nice touches of graphite. and cool blue fruits help offset the sweet ripeness which is evident but this manages to walk the line between the two.

JAMES SUCKLING 95 points
Very bright and focused with al-dente berry character on the nose, as well as orange-peel and violet aromas, following through to a medium body with ultra-fine tannins that are polished and so long. Racy at the end. Some crunchiness. So delicious now. Drink or hold.

THE WINE ADVOCATE 94 points
Reviewed by: Monica Larner
Drink Date: 2024 - 2035
The Tenuta di Biserno 2021 Il Pino di Biserno is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc. The Cabernet-adjacent aromas come through nicely with dark fruit, blackberry and exotic spice. The wine is full-bodied in texture and structure, although it manages slightly more contained richness on the mid-palate. That gives Il Pino a more accessible disposition. It closes with a bright note of sweet cherry.
Published: May 31, 2023