Il Pino di Biserno Toscana IGT

A Tuscan red wine that shows even at a young age what the Maremma terroir can do: dense fruit, silky tannins and a structure that rewards patience.

Tenuta di Biserno is located in the westernmost part of Tuscany, near Bibbona on the Tyrrhenian coast. The winery was founded by the brothers Lodovico and Piero Antinori – two names synonymous with meticulous craftsmanship in the Italian wine world. Il Pino di Biserno is the more approachable sibling of the grand Biserno cru: ready to drink earlier, but with the same commitment to quality in the cellar.

Twelve months of barrel aging are clearly evident: blackberry, black cherry, and a hint of cedar, underpinned by a subtle spiciness from the oak. The tannins are ripe and well-integrated, the finish medium-long with a pleasant warmth. James Suckling awarded 93 points, Wine Spectator 91 – both for the 2016 vintage.

• Dishes: Tagliata of beef, leg of lamb with rosemary, aged pecorino cheese
• Temperature: 16–18 °C
• Drinking window: now until 2027