Pomino Bianco (2021)

About this wine

Pomino Bianco 2021 is made from Chardonnay and Pinot Blanc from the high altitude vineyards of Castello Pomino, some sites reaching about 700 metres. The wine shows aromas of apple, pear and fresh citrus with floral hints such as hawthorn and wisteria, and a faint mineral seam. Fermentation took place mainly in stainless steel with a small portion in French oak barriques, which gives a subtle creamy texture and light toast on the mid palate. The palate balances a rounded, almost creamy mouthfeel with lively acidity and a saline minerality that keeps the finish focused and clean. Alcohol is around 12.5 percent and the wine is bottle aged after blending to harmonise its structure and freshness. turn1view0

About the grape

Chardonnay is a Burgundian variety long planted at Castello di Pomino where Frescobaldi introduced selected clones and uses higher altitude sites up to about 700 metres to preserve acidity and aromatic clarity, with vines often on sandy clay and sandstone based soils that give good drainage. Pinot Blanc has roots in eastern France and northern Italy and at Pomino it is cultivated alongside Chardonnay to add freshness and a floral lift, typically managed in cool sites and harvested early to keep delicate aromas. In this bottling the two varieties are blended after careful whole cluster handling and mostly stainless steel fermentation with a portion matured in French oak, a winemaking approach chosen to showcase the varietal traits developed by Pomino s cool mountain vineyards.

Quick facts

• 🏔️ Pomino Bianco is made from Chardonnay and Pinot Bianco grown at high mountain vineyards, some plots reach about 700 metres above sea level.
• 🏰 Castello Pomino sits inside a 16th century estate, the wine comes from vineyards that surround an old castle in the Florentine mountains.
• 🥖 A small portion of the 2021 fermentations were finished in French oak barriques, that touch adds a subtle creamy texture to the bright fruit.
• 📜 The Pomino area has long fame, it was noted by Cosimo de Medici among Tuscany's top wine zones and Pomino wines won awards as early as the 1878 Paris Exhibition.
• ⭐ The 2021 release earned high praise from critics, it scored in the low 90s from major reviewers and was produced in limited quantities for export to markets like the United States.

Palate profile

Producer

Marchesi de' Frescobaldi is a historic Italian wine producer with a legacy spanning over 700 years and 30 generations. Originating in Florence around the year 1300, the family initially engaged in banking and played a significant role in the political and economic life of the city. They were patrons of the arts, commissioning notable works such as the Santa Trinità Bridge and the Church of Santa Croce. The family's winemaking tradition began in 1308 at their Tenuta di Castiglioni estate, and by the 15th century, their wines were esteemed by Renaissance artists like Donatello and served at the courts of King Henry VIII and the Papal Court. Today, the Frescobaldi family owns multiple estates across Tuscany, producing a diverse range of wines that reflect the unique terroirs of the region.