Biserno 2017 Tenuta di Biserno

Professional reviews

Robert Parker (95)

The Tenuta di Biserno 2017 Biserno is hushed at first, almost sottovoce, and it builds its intensity carefully and slowly one little decibel at a time. The aromas expand, the acidity brightens and the tannins flesh out as the wine opens in the glass. These elements come together with narrowing focus. This is a seamless and incredibly smooth blend of Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot that offers a full gamut of dark fruit, spice and cured tobacco. Given ample time to open, the generosity of the bouquet is not necessarily matched by the mouthfeel that ultimately feels a bit pinched or short on the close. This is a common characteristic I saw in many of the other blended Tuscan reds made in this scorching hot vintage.

James Suckling (95)

Some serious freshness, but also depth here with everything from blackberry leaf to licorice to tar to blackcurrants. Medium-to full-bodied, racy and sophisticated with fine tannins and cutthroat acidity. Very suave and elegant. Third each of cabernet franc, merlot and cabernet sauvignon, then a touch of petit verdot.

BOW (8.75)