“Il Pino di Biserno” Toscana IGT 2023

Tenuta di Biserno | Antinori | Tuscany
Tenuta di Biserno Soc. Agr. a.r.l. Palazzo Gardini | Piazza Gramsci 9 | IT 57020 Bibbona

09184023 · 0,75 l · 65,33 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately

In 1994, when Lodovico Antinori was looking for suitable land for the expansion of his Tenuta dell'Ornellaia, he discovered the hills of Bibbona almost by chance, which were to rewrite his destiny as a winemaker. What he found there was not just land – it was a revelation. The soils, a complex symphony of clay and the legendary Bolgheri conglomerate, the orientation of the slopes, the salty breezes of the Tyrrhenian Sea – everything spoke a different language to the familiar Ornellaia terroir. Too different, too wild, too full of character for a simple extension. And yet too fascinating to let go.

Eight years later, after the sale of Ornellaia, he returned. This time with his brother Piero – a reconciliation of two giants of the Tuscan wine world who would forever associate their names with this project. Il Pino di Biserno became their first wine together, named after the majestic pine tree that has watched over the vineyards for generations. The cuvée is dominated by Cabernet Franc with its aristocratic elegance, followed by silky Merlot and the structure-giving Bordeaux classics. Twelve months of ageing in French barriques, some new, some used, give the wine a depth that alternates between youthful vigour and timeless finesse.

A ruby-red cosmos of beguiling intensity unfolds in the glass. The nose reveals dark fruit in its noblest form – not sweet, but rather pervaded by mineral clarity, enveloped by the scents of the Mediterranean scrub: rosemary, myrtle, a hint of lavender. Underneath, the fine toastiness of the wood, never dominant, always serving. The true greatness of this wine unfolds on the palate: full-bodied and yet imbued with a freshness that only the sea can give. The tannins, polished like Carrara marble, support a structure of impressive architecture. The terroir of Bibbona speaks its own language here – salty, mineral, lively. A wine that is already enchanting today, but will only reveal its true nature in the coming years. SUPERIORE.DE

"Deep, dark ruby-red colour with a brightening rim. Powerful, savoury nose of fully ripe cherries and redcurrants as well as dark chocolate, mocha and precious wood. Rich on the palate with plenty of sweet fruit, a fine tannin structure and invigorating acidity through to the very long finish." Falstaff

"The Il Pino 2023 is a fresher, less complex version of the flagship. It smells of blackberries and eucalyptus, with some wood and chocolate in the background. It is fresh, herbal, juicy and long and is carried by fine wood and grape tannins. Super fresh and balanced, with a hint of juiciness and a creamy finish." Decanter

"This is a big surprise. Composed primarily of Cabernet Franc with Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and a small amount of Petit Verdot, the 2023 Il Pino di Biserno shows appealing balance and tension alongside the plump, generous personality that characterises the 2023 vintage. The wine is fresh and easy-drinking without being heavy, hitting the mark by combining the clarity of the fruit with serenity. I am very happy to recommend this bottle." Wine Advocate