- Last updated on February 28, 2023
Welcome! Tenuta di Biserno Biserno Bibbona review.
Biserno di Bibbona is an exceptional red wine from the coastal Tuscany region of Italy.
The wine is a blend of Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Petit Verdot grapes, grown in the vineyards of Tenuta di Biserno.
It is aged for 15 months in French oak barrels, resulting in a wine that is complex, refined, and elegant.
Find below our Tenuta di Biserno Biserno Bibbona review along with our food pairings recommendations, serving tips, curiosity, and where you can buy it.
Let’s begin!
Our Tenuta di Biserno Biserno Bibbona Review
- Brand: Tenuta di Biserno
- Grape Varietal: Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
- Region: Italy, Tuscany
- Tasting Notes: Ripe Blackberry & Blackcurrants fruit notes
- Glass & Serving: Bordeaux / 59-65 °F (15-18 °C) / Decant ~1hr
- Storage: 10+ years
- Price Range: $140-$200
- Bottle Size: 750 ml
Tenuta di Biserno Biserno Bibbona review: What's its color?
Tenuta di Biserno Biserno Bibbona has a deep, intense ruby color with purple reflections and fat slow falling legs.
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Tenuta di Biserno Biserno Bibbona review: What are the flavors?
Tenuta di Biserno Biserno Bibbona is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (32%), Cabernet Franc (32%), Merlot (30%), and Petit Verdot (6%) grapes.
The wine is aged for 15 months in 85% new French oak barrels.
On the nose, it has a rich and intense bouquet, with notes of ripe black fruit, such as blackberries, blackcurrants, and plums, as well as hints of spices, herbs, and tobacco.
The aroma of oak is also present, with a subtle vanilla note.
On the palate, it has a full-bodied, rich, and complex palate with a velvety texture.
The flavor profile is dominated by ripe black fruit, with notes of spices and tobacco.
It has a well-balanced acidity and silky tannins, resulting in a long and persistent finish.
Is Tenuta di Biserno Biserno Bibbona wine sweet?
No, it’s not sweet. Tenuta di Biserno Biserno Bibbona wine is a dry wine.
Dry wine contains less than 15 g/L.
Learn more about wine sweetness level here.
Tenuta di Biserno Biserno Bibbona review: Which food pairs well with it?
Biserno di Bibbona pairs well with a variety of meat dishes, including beef, lamb, veal, and game meats such as venison.
The wine’s bold flavors and robust tannins make it a perfect pairing for hearty meat dishes, such as grilled steaks or braised beef.
It also pairs well with rich and flavorful sauces, such as those made with mushrooms or truffles.
For cheese pairings, Biserno di Bibbona goes well with aged and hard cheeses such as Pecorino, Parmigiano Reggiano, and aged Cheddar.
These cheeses have strong flavors that can stand up to the wine’s bold character.
For a vegetarian option, try pairing Biserno with hearty vegetable dishes such as roasted mushrooms, eggplant parmesan, or ratatouille.
Tenuta di Biserno Biserno Bibbona review: What's its alcohol content?
Tenuta di Biserno Biserno Bibbona wine’s alcohol content is 14.5%.
In case you wonder about alcohol content or more precisely Alcohol By Volume, i.e. ABV, measure the alcoholic strength of a drink.
There is a direct relationship between the sugar left in the wine after the alcoholic fermentation has taken place, i.e. Residual Sugar or RS, and ABV.
During alcoholic fermentation, the yeast transforms the sugar in the grape juice into alcohol.
Grapes with high residual sugar will therefore produce dry wine with a high ABV.
How many calories are in a glass of Tenuta di Biserno Biserno Bibbona wine?
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture [1] a 5-ounce glass will contain about 120 to 130 calories.
Alcohol contains 7 calories per gram. So a wine with high ABV will have higher calories per glass than wine with low ABV.
Furthermore, sugar contributes to the calorie count.
A dry wine will usually have 4 calories per gram vs a sweet wine that will have around 20 calories per gram of carbs, which include sugar.
What is Tenuta di Biserno?
Here is an extract from the Tenuta di Biserno website:
“The exceptional terroir, the unique Bolgheri Conglomerate soil, the natural conditions, the wind exposure, and the microclimate combine to allow vines of exceptional quality to grow, which in turn give us wines which are unique, authentic and distinctive.“
Conclusion
Tenuta di Biserno Biserno di Bibbona is a sophisticated and elegant wine that showcases the best of Tuscan winemaking.
Its complex aromas and flavors, coupled with its balanced acidity and silky tannins, make it a versatile wine that pairs well with a range of hearty meat dishes and savory sauces.
Whether you are enjoying it on its own or pairing it with a meal, Biserno di Bibbona is a wine that is sure to impress.
Once you had it, we’d love to know your opinion, so reach out and let’s know what you think! Cheers!
