The grapes are rigorously screened on a vibrating sorting table before being destemmed and gently crushed. Alcoholic fermentation follows, in stainless steel, with 65% of the malolactic fermentation in oak barrels, the remainder in stainless steel. This 2016 Biserno was aged for 15 months in 85% new French oak barriques, the rest in one year old barrels. Further to enhance quality, the Marchese has elected then to age for 12 months in the bottle before release – costly but a quality-driven strategy. As ever, the final blend remains a closely guarded secret, Lodovico keen that we concentrate on the wine rather than statistics.
"Profound jet-ruby in colour, this tantalises the taster with intense and complex layered fruit and savoury character, black cherries, both fresh and macerated in liqueur, allied to earthy minerals and hints of spice. The palate mirrors the aromatics presented on the nose, fiendishly difficult to encapsulate as layer upon layer evolve - rich, seductive fruit, savoury and mineral elements complemented by mocha richness and hints of cedar.
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Cabernet Sauvignon blend
ABV 15.0%
Drink now / lay down 2020 - 2032
Cork
Dry
Vegan
Brokered
Original Cardboard
Region
Tuscan Wine
Tuscany’s rolling vineyards and olive groves make it one of the world’s most stunning wine regions, yet it is also Italy’s oldest, dating back to the Etruscans.
