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Lodovico 2007 75cl

IGT | Bolgheri | Tuscany | Italy
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19 Rene Gabriel
Samtene Toscana! Wie ich zu der Flasche kam, weiss ich heute nicht mehr. Aber ich wusste, dass der Wein «irgendwie nicht billig war». Auf dem Tisch tomatige, günstige Gnocci mit selbst gemachter Tomatensauce und dazu dieser 2007 Lodovico. Die angegebenen 15-Volumenprozente deuteten nicht gerade auf einen leichteren Sommerwein hin. Aber lieber 15 % in Rot wie 13 % in Rosé. Die Nase war sehr brombeerig, dunkel schokoladig und mit weicher Fülle. Und genau so ging es im sublim-fülligen Gaumen weiter. Unendlich viel Charme mit sich geschliffen anfühlenden, molligen Tanninen. Beim Nachsurfen kam ich auf eine beeindruckende Portion Cabernet Franc. Darin mag wohl das Geheimnis für diesen samtenen Körper liegen. Und ich sah dann auch ein paar spärliche Angebote im eher hoch preisigen Segment. Das Menu kostete – für fünf Personen – total 8.80 Franken. Also lag das gesamte irgendwie dann doch noch einigermassen im Budget. 19/20. Was ich nicht heraus fand; vor der Jahreszahl seht noch A.D. Ausser Dienst kann es wohl nicht heissen. Als Katholik glaube ich, dass es eventuell «anno domini» (im Jahr des Herrn) heissen könnte…
95 Wine Spectator
Amazing aromas of meat, mushroom, ripe fruit and treacle tart lead to a full body, with very polished tannins that coat every inch of the palate, where chocolate, grilled meat, currant and prune notes play out. A fascinating wine. Superb. From the creator of Ornellaia, Lodovico Antinori. Best after 2012. 665 cases made. –JS
93 Robert Parker
The Cabernet Franc-based 2007 Lodovico bursts from the glass with layers of seamless dark fruit. Leather, licorice and sweet French oak add considerable depth and complexity in this dark, structured wine. This shows fabulous intensity through to the intense, powerful finish. Anticipated maturity: 2017-2027. <br/><br/>Despite the ownership of Lodovico Antinori and the presence of an all-star team of winemakers that includes Michel Rolland, Tenuta di Biserno remains one of the best kept secrets in Bolgheri, at least in the US, where the wines have limited distribution. Hopefully that will change in the near future.
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Tenuta di Biserno
Lodovico Antinori is the brilliant force behind these two estates, Tenuta di Biserno and Campo di Sasso. The wines coming from these properties have been built on Lodovico’s ability to foresee a terroir’s true potential. Focus and determination has led to the production of his unrivaled wines. Amongst the sloping hills of Bibbona, Tenuta di Biserno lies in Alta Maremma, bordering the historic village of Bolgheri. The nearly 50-hectare estate was discovered in 1995 when Lodovico was searching to expand the already notable Ornellaia property. Due to its distinctive terroir, much hillier and stonier than Ornellaia, Lodovico declared this plot be used for its very own project. Joining forces with brother, Marchese Piero Antinori and landowner Umberto Mannoni – the Biserno estate came to life. Their flagship, eponymously labeled Biserno is a thoughtful blend of Cabernet Franc with Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot. While the property also produces a second wine, Il Pino di Biserno and a super cuvée named after Lodovico himself, which is made from an individual plot of vines ensuring its unique character and personality.