Birichino Central - Besson Vineyard Grenache Old Vines 2023
92/100
Wine Enthusiast
91/100
Jeb Dunnuck
"The Grenache vines in this vineyard date back to 1910—taste a piece of the 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 expansive, opening with flavors of chai-spiced pudding, supported by just the right amount of structure. ” (Wine Enthusiast 2025)
Buy Birichino wines at the best price in a private sale!
Starting at €99 on your first order
Eye
Garnet color, brilliant luster
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 from
2025
Drink before
2030
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy it with a rack of lamb with herbes de Provence, a royal couscous, or a platter of cold cuts...
Wine Enthusiast
Wine rated (2025 guide) 92/100
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)
About the wine:
It is always exciting to taste wines from a vineyard whose origins date back to 1910. This vintage offers aromas of sandalwood, cigar box, black plum, and wild cherry on the nose. The palate is even more full-bodied, opening with flavors of chai-spiced pudding, supported by just the right amount of structure.
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. Strongly 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 power; best enjoyed between 2025 and 2030.
1JOUR1VIN PRICE
39
.90
Cash Back | 2.00%
Discover more wines from the estate
