2006 Pomino Bianco DOC

The world-renowned Frescobaldi family has been producing great Tuscan wines for seven centuries. This deliciously fruity and complex white wine comes from their northernmost estate of Castello di Pomino.

Wonderfully rich and deep yet retaining a rare crispness for such a fruit-forward wine. Quite delicious.

Tasting Notes
Pomino Bianco’s appearance is immediately appealing, an intense straw yellow shot through with greenish highlights. On the nose the rich floral aromas are surprisingly rich, then other fragrances open up, dried figs, and clean, ripe fruit, particularly pear and crisp apple. Crisp, savoury flavours are absolutely delicious on the palate, and all components seem in perfect balance. The finish is smooth and lengthy.

Food Matching
As an aperitif, or with vegetarian antipasti, fish steaks or fillets, such as salmon.

Winemaking Notes
Wine is a blend of predominantly Chardonnay and Pinot Bianco grapes but with small quantities of some other local varieties also added. Vineyards over 450m above sea level. No maceration. Fermentation of 80% of the grapes in steel vats at 16-18°C; 20% of the riper grapes in barriques at 19-23°C. Fermentation lasts 21 days.