The 2020 Tenuta di Biserno Biserno is a proprietary red blend hailing from Tuscany, Italy. This wine is produced by Tenuta di Biserno and is composed of Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and a small portion of Petit Verdot. With an alcohol content of 14.5%, the wine is sealed with a traditional cork.
James Suckling awarded the 2020 Biserno an impressive score of 98 points. He noted its "very attractive nose with ripe blackcurrants, spiced chocolate, grilled thyme, hazelnuts and bacon," adding that it also has "notes of tobacco and cedar." Suckling praised its full-bodied nature, calling it "so refined and polished with layers of finely chiselled tannins" and described it as "very long and persistent with a steady, mineral sensation in the finish." He suggests that this wine can be enjoyed now or held for future enjoyment.
Vinous' Antonio Galloni also gave this wine high marks, scoring it 96 points. Galloni described the 2020 Biserno as "one of the best wines I can remember tasting here," highlighting its rich yet vibrant character. He noted that the 2020 vintage presents a "much more restrained style than was once the norm," with "energy and vibrancy" standing out. Galloni mentioned notes of "espresso, menthol, licorice, cloves and leather," and emphasized its "powerful, elegant" nature with "gorgeous Franc aromatics" on the finish.
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, also granting a 96-point score, provided a detailed breakdown of the wine's composition and characteristics. The review described the 2020 Biserno as "an enriched and profound wine with round tones of black fruit, spice, cured tobacco and tarry smoke." It is noted for being "shapely and generous with a full-bodied approach," and accented by "crushed stone and pencil shaving." The Advocate concluded that the wine offers "a lot of intensity and texture" and is considered to be an "opulent, cellar-worthy wine."
Overall, the 2020 Tenuta di Biserno Biserno is highly praised for its complexity, elegance, and aging potential, making it a noteworthy addition to any wine collection.