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Birichino Central - Besson Vineyard Grenache Old Vines 2023
Birichino Central - Besson Vineyard Old Vines Grenache 2023

Birichino Central - Besson Vineyard Grenache Old Vines 2023

Central Coast|Red wine

92/100

Wine Enthusiast

91/100

Jeb Dunnuck

California
Grenache
atypical
fruit bomb
surprising

"The Grenache vines in this vineyard date back to 1910—taste a piece of this grape variety's history!"

“It’s always exciting to taste wines from a vineyard whose origins date back to 1910. This bottling offers aromas of sandalwood, cigar box, black plum, and wild cherry on the nose. The palate is even more full-bodied and opens with flavors of chai-spiced pudding, supported by just the right amount of structure. ” (Wine Enthusiast 2025)

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Estate

Birichino

Vintage

Besson Vineyard Grenache Old Vines

Vintage

2023

Designation

Central Coast

Region

California

Grape Varieties

100% Grenache

Regions

Besson Vineyard, weathered granite soils, elevation between 60 and 100 meters, vines planted in 1910

Viticulture

Reasoned

Grape Harvest

Manuals

Wine Production

Whole-cluster harvest (30%); 10% of the grapes undergo "apassimento" (the clusters are left to dry in a ventilated room for about ten days), followed by fermentation and maceration for 6 weeks; a small proportion of older vintages is blended into the final wine

Method of Preparation

Unpasteurized, unfiltered

Livestock Farming

Aged for 12 months in French oak barrels (450 and 500 liters)

Alcohol content

13,5%

Eye

Garnet color, bright core

Nose

Aromas of red berries, morello cherries, and spices

Palate

Full-bodied and light, with fine, lingering tannins

Serve

At 16-18°C

Open

1 hour before

Drink starting at

2025

Drink before

2030

Food and Wine Pairings

Food and Wine Pairings

Enjoy it with a rack of lamb with herbes de Provence, a royal couscous, or a platter of cold cuts...

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Wine Enthusiast

Wine Enthusiast

Wine rated (2025 guide) 92/100

Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)

About the wine:

It’s always exciting to taste wines from a vineyard whose origins date back to 1910. This bottling offers aromas of sandalwood, cigar box, black plum, and wild cherry on the nose. The palate is even more full-bodied and opens with flavors of chai-spiced pudding, supported by just the right amount of structure.
Jeb Dunnuck

Jeb Dunnuck

Wine rated (2025 guide) 91/100

About the wine:

The 2023 Grenache Besson Vineyard Old Vines, which bears the Central Coast appellation, comes from a corner of the Santa Clara Valley, not far from Santa Cruz. Highly influenced by the cool climate, it offers layers of wild strawberries, crushed white pepper, and chalky tannins, with a texture that reflects its youth. It may need more time in the bottle (and in the glass) to fully unfold its potential; best enjoyed between 2025 and 2030.

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