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Chardonnay from the Benefizio cru at 700 m, Pomino Bianco Riserva aged ten months in barrique: a high-altitude white that is precise and versatile at the table. Note: the half-bottle at €20.15 works out to €40.30 for 75 cl, with no distinction mentioned.
Benefizio cru named at 700 m in Pomino Bianco Riserva DOC, chardonnay as the sole grape: precise anchoring, but an international grape rather than Tuscan.
No award or guide mentioned for this Pomino Bianco Riserva, even though the winery is named: reputation not attested.
Half-bottle at €20.15 (crossed-out price €30.97), i.e. €40.30 for 75 cl: high for a DOC white with no distinction mentioned.
Precise and varied pairings (vitello tonnato, carbonara, cheeses and smoked charcuterie), detailed floral and fruity profile, serve at 9–12 °C.
Precise winemaking: gentle pressing, fermentation in barrique, partial malolactic fermentation, bâtonnage, ten months of ageing; organic not specified.
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Comment on noteThe wine
Imagine yourself in the heights of Pomino, where the air is pure and the vines caress the clouds. This Pomino Bianco Riserva Benefizio is an invitation to discover the soul of Tuscany through a chardonnay of rare finesse, a true gem that whispers stories of terroir and craftsmanship. This is a wine that does not merely please, it enchants.
We are here in the heart of the Pomino estate, on the Benefizio cru, an exceptional place situated at 700 metres of altitude. It is in this unique microclimate, where the days are sunny and the nights cool, that the chardonnay fully flourishes, developing unrivalled complexity and freshness. This estate, rich in a long history, has managed to preserve the authenticity of its terroir to give birth to wines that are its faithful reflection.
This wine is the fruit of a rigorous selection. After gentle pressing, fermentation takes place in barrique, followed by a partial malolactic fermentation that brings roundness without masking the liveliness. The bâtonnage on fine lees, carried out with care, enriches the texture and aromatic complexity. The ageing continues for ten months in barrique, then the wine refines its qualities in the bottle, waiting until the peak of its expression. When tasting, you will be charmed by its luminous yellow colour. On the nose, a symphony of aromas unfolds: from orange blossom to citrus, from white flowers to exotic and ripe fruits, all enhanced by delicate spice notes and a touch of honey. On the palate, it reveals a beautiful structure, a balanced freshness and a long persistence that invites contemplation.
This Pomino Bianco Riserva Benefizio is an ideal companion for a multitude of dishes. I recommend it with a vitello tonnato, where its liveliness will cut through the richness of the sauce. It will also enhance a spring minestrone or a light fritti misti. For pasta lovers, imagine it with a creamy carbonara, where its fruity and spicy notes will create a perfect balance. It also pairs very well with aged cheeses and smoked charcuterie. It is a wine that lends itself as well to a summer lunch as to a refined aperitif among friends. Let yourself be tempted by this sensory experience, a true immersion in Tuscan elegance.
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