Colin Hay über:
Biserno
(IGT Toscana; sourced from a terroir of clay and Bolgheri conglomerate; composed of Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and a little Petit Verdot; pH 3.73; 14.5% alcohol; released first in March but still available). Finer, more subtle, refined and elegant, more poised and delicate in a way than the richer, spicier, more punchy and more direct Il Pino. This is gracious, harmonious and relaxed and its exudes class but in a disguised and yet confident way. As I noted when I tasted this last, this has much of the succulence of a fine warm-vintage St Emilion. I love the rose petal and fresh herbal notes that accompany the dark berry fruits here – with Cabernet Franc the star of the show, but each varietal playing its role. This feels more ample on the attack than it actually is and that tauter frame gives this an again disguised puissance that is impressive and even a little surprising. There are considerable tannins here, though very finely-grained, that will guarantee a long life.