The 2020 Biserno Il Pino Proprietary Blend is a red wine from Tuscany, Italy, produced by Biserno. This wine, with an alcohol content of 14.5%, features a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, and Petit Verdot, sealed with a traditional cork closure.
James Suckling awarded this wine an impressive score of 95, describing it as "extremely perfumed and aromatic with rose petals, lavender, and violets." He noted its "hints of fresh herbs to the blackcurrant fruit" and praised its "medium-to full-bodied" nature, fine tannins, and long, persistent finish, concluding, "I love the balance of this. Drink or hold" (jamessuckling.com).
Jeb Dunnuck also rated the 2020 Il Pino di Biserno highly, giving it a score of 94. Audrey Frick, writing for jebdunnuck.com, highlighted its "fresh and energetic" character within a "rich profile," mentioning its "pure aromas of cassis, tobacco, delicate smoke, and pencil lead." She described the palate as "plush and open, with a bit of iron richness," and noted its "full body" and "round texture without being heavy." Frick advised that the wine is "generous with black plum, mocha, cedar, and pine resin," and recommended drinking it between 2023 and 2038.
Vinous, with Antonio Galloni reviewing, also gave the 2020 Il Pino di Biserno a score of 93, calling it "bottled sunshine." Galloni described the wine as "rich, racy and voluptuous," with flavors of "succulent red cherry, blood orange, mint, spice and new leather," and praised its "silky and plush" texture, concluding that it is "seriously impressive and delicious" (Vinous).
Wine Spectator matched this score with another 93, noting its "smooth, harmonious" quality, and aromas and flavors of "black cherry, plum, chocolate, and spice." The review highlighted "firm tannins" that "leave a light dusting on the lengthy finish" and advised that it is "best from 2025 through 2038."
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate also gave a favorable review with a score of 94, describing the wine as "bold and ripe with creamy blackberry, candied cherry, spice, and tarry smoke." The review mentioned "pressed roses, blood oranges, and tea leaves buried deep inside," and noted the pronounced tannins, suggesting the wine is almost ready to drink straight away.
Finally, The Wine Independent rated the wine 94, describing it as having an "almost black core" and a "very spicy and peppery" nose. The review highlighted "quite a range of black fruit aromas and delicate floral notes" and described the palate as "very structured, with spicy, peppery tannins, vivid juicy acidity, and a lovely freshness on the finish."
Overall, the 2020 Biserno Il Pino Proprietary Blend is highly regarded by multiple reviewers for its aromatic complexity, balanced structure, and generous flavors, making it a noteworthy choice for both immediate enjoyment and future aging.