Biserno Bibbona

This is without a doubt next level…

What a magnificent balance! This wine truly has it all… Cherries, blackcurrants, coffee, and chocolate rise immediately from the glass. The Biserno Bibbona is the flagship of Tenuta di Biserno in Western Europe.Tuscany – the birthplace of the Super Tuscans! This Bordeaux Style blend, consisting of Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot, comes from the rolling hills of Bibbona. Only the best fruit is selected, resulting in a wine with tremendous depth and complexity.

Its location close to the Tyrrhenian Sea creates an exceptional microclimate that lends this wine its refinement. This is, as the estate itself puts it, a “thought-provoking wine”—a wine that prompts reflection. With its perfect balance between power and elegance, this is pre-eminently a wine for special occasions.

The taste of this impressive Biserno Bibbona

Soft as velvet – that is the first thing you notice. The palate is led by cherries and blackcurrants, followed by subtle notes of coffee and dark chocolate. The tannins are elegant and seamlessly integrated, resulting in a long, expressive finish. You discover Mediterranean herbs, balsamic accents, and toasted notes, with a hint of black pepper and refined pastry touches rounding it all off.

This wine is full and broad on the palate, with a captivating salinity that creates perfect balance. The finish is long and remains inviting. Ideal food pairings are:

• Game dishes such as venison and pheasant

• Roast beef or tenderloin

• Leg of lamb with fresh herbs

• Stews with rich, full sauces

• Aged cheeses such as Pecorino and Parmesan

• Grilled vegetables with rosemary

The story of Lodovico Antinori

In 1995, Lodovico discovered Antinori the potential of an area just outside BolgheriAfter thorough analysis, he recognized the unique characteristics of the terroir and decided to create something special there. Together with his family – Piero, Ilaria, son Niccolò – and landowner Umberto Mannoni, he founded Tenuta di Biserno The estate borders the charming village of Bolgheri and overlooks the Tyrrhenian coast.

The Biserno reflects the exceptional soil structure and microclimate of the coastal region of the Upper Maremma. As the estate's flagship, this wine embodies everything the estate stands for. The grapes come from the most suitable plots within the 40-hectare Bolgheri area, where a rocky subsoil nevertheless provides the perfect basis for Cabernet Franc and Merlot – something that is clearly reflected in the characteristic style of the Biserno Bibbona.

In the wine cellar

After harvesting, the grapes are carefully destemmed and fermented in stainless steel tanks at 28°C – a process that takes 3 to 4 weeks. This is followed by malolactic fermentation: 60% of the wine undergoes this in wood, the rest in steel. Subsequently, no less than 90% of the wine ages for 15 months in a mix of new and used French oak barrels. This long aging thus ensures a perfect harmony between the fruit and the wood.

International recognition

The Biserno Bibbona is praised worldwide by influential wine critics. The 2021 vintage received particularly high ratings:

• 98 points – Falstaff (2021)

• 97 points – Robert Parker (2021)

• 97 points – James Suckling (2021)

• 93 points – Wine Spectator (2021)