Tenuta di Biserno’s Biserno 2022 is the estate’s flagship Toscana IGT red, a Bordeaux-style blend from the Tuscan coast. In 2022—a warm, dry year with some late-season rain noted by Vinous—the wine aims for ripeness without excess, and critics largely agree it succeeds. The blend is Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot; Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate adds that it was “fermented in steel and aged for 15 months in mostly new French barriques,” a regimen that helps explain the wine’s gloss and structure.
Aromatically, the 2022 leans dark-fruited and herb-tinged. Decanter describes it as “deep and rich, with concentrated hedgerow berry aromas allied to grilled and fresh herb scents,” while James Suckling highlights “aromatic herbs, eucalyptus, bramble fruit and sweet spices.” Wine Advocate points to “layered aromas of dark fruit, sweet spice and campfire ember,” lifted by “a bright note of candied orange.”
On the palate, reviewers emphasize a polished, modern texture. Decanter cites the vintage’s “compact nature and density of fruit,” plus “very refined, silky tannins and high acidity.” Vinous calls the wine “soft, vibrant and inviting” with “silky contours and supple fruit,” naming plum, pomegranate, blood orange and menthol, and noting a “transition towards a more restrained style than in the past.” James Suckling similarly focuses on structure—“firm, velvety tannins” and “refreshing acidity”—with “a slightly chalky finish and a long, savory aftertaste.” Wine Advocate finds that despite the heat, it “avoids feeling weighed down,” ending with “soft, sweet tannins and a polished texture.”
Excellent reviews anchor the release: 97 points from James Suckling and 96 points from both Decanter and Wine Advocate. Wine Spectator’s 93 points underscores its balance, calling it “ripe… yet remains fresh and focused,” and suggests a longer window, “best from 2027 through 2038.” Overall, Biserno 2022 reads as concentrated but controlled, built for near-term appeal with clear upside after a few years in bottle.
