Tenuta di Biserno - Biserno 2016 – Toscana IGT Italy

Tenuta di Biserno 2016 is the flagship wine of the estate and a benchmark Super Tuscan from the Tuscan coast. Crafted from a classic Bordeaux-inspired blend, it combines remarkable precision, elegance, complexity, and depth while expressing the unique character of the Biserno terroir.

🍷 At a Glance

• Blend: 36% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Franc, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Petit Verdot
• Region: Tuscany, Italy
• Vintage: 2016
• Soil: Partly clay, partly Bolgheri Conglomerate
• Vine Training: Spurred cordon, 6,500 vines per hectare
• Harvest: Hand-harvested from the first week of September through the second week of October 2016
• Vinification: Fermented in stainless steel tanks for 3–4 weeks at 28°C
• Aging: 15 months in French oak (85% new oak, 15% second-fill barriques), followed by 6 months in bottle
• Alcohol: 14.5% ABV
• Style: Full-bodied Super Tuscan red wine

👃 Tasting Notes & Experience

• Body: Full-bodied
• Fruit: Blackberry, black cherry, dark plum
• Savory: Sweet spices, chocolate, tar
• Structure: Concentrated tannins, freshness, long finish

The outstanding 2016 vintage produced a wine of remarkable precision, grace, and clarity. The bouquet is rich and expressive, revealing lavish layers of dark fruit supported by sweet spice, chocolate, and tar. Powerful yet refined, the palate combines concentration with freshness, delivering exceptional balance and persistence.

❤️ Why We Love It

• The flagship wine of Tenuta di Biserno and the estate's defining expression
• Crafted with guidance from renowned consultant Michel Rolland
• Combines Bordeaux-inspired structure with the elegance and freshness of coastal Tuscany

🍽️ Food Pairing Ideas

• Bistecca alla Fiorentina
• Braised short ribs
• Roast lamb with rosemary
• Aged Pecorino Toscano

👤 Who This Wine Is For

✓ Lovers of premium Super Tuscans
✓ Fans of Bordeaux-style blends with elegance and depth
✓ Collectors seeking age-worthy Italian reds
✕ Not ideal if you prefer light-bodied, fruit-forward wines

Scores

98 Points – Monica Larner
98 Points – Falstaff
97 Points – Decanter
97 Points – James Suckling
96 Points – Wine Enthusiast
95 Points – Vinous
94 Points – Wine Spectator