This is a great surprise. The Tenuta di Biserno 2023 Il Pino di Biserno, composed primarily of Cabernet Franc with Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and a small portion of Petit Verdot, shows appealing balance and tension alongside the plump, generous personality characteristic of the 2023 vintage. Fresh and easy-drinking without any sense of heaviness, the wine hits all the right marks, combining clarity of fruit with poise. It is fermented in stainless steel, with 85% of the wine matured for one year in French oak, both new and used, while the remaining 15% stays in stainless steel to preserve freshness. I happily recommend this bottle, especially if roast meats such as rosemary-scented lamb or beef are on the menu. At this price point, I recommend this wine over the 2022 Biserno.- ML

Lush and rich dark fruit style with blueberries and cassis, Mediterranean herbs, eucalyptus, oregano and subtle spices. Full-bodied, velvety and chocolatey, refreshing and toasty with tight and focused depth. Drink or hold. Aldo Fiordelli Senior Editor

Designed to be a fresher, less complex version of the flagship wine, Il Pino 2023 has a bramble berry and eucalyptus fragrance, with some wood and chocolate in the background. Fresh, herbal, succulent and long, it's supported by some fine wood and grape tannins. Super-fresh and balanced, with a snap of sapidity then a creamy finish. Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot.

Dark and boasting flavors of blueberry, blackberry and plum, this red is suave and inviting. Vanilla and toasty oak notes add detail as this remains fresh and long on the finish, where spice and licorice hints linger. Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot. Drink now through 2035. 500 cases imported.