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Leonia Pomino DOC Brut from Frescobaldi, Metodo Classico 2022 combining Chardonnay and Pinot Nero, aged 36 months on lees and sold for €26.29 instead of €30.40. No distinction or guide is mentioned for this cuvée, and farming practices are not specified.
Pomino DOC appellation named with the Pomino production zone, in Tuscany, and Chardonnay-Pinot Nero blend consistent with this high-altitude terroir
No distinction or guide mentioned, and the producer Frescobaldi is not accompanied by an attested reputation in the texts; absence of information, not a flaw.
At €26.29 instead of €30.40 for a Metodo Classico vintage 2022 aged 36 months on lees, the price remains consistent with this level of classic method.
Precise pairings (aperitifs, antipasti di pesce, crostacei), aromatic profile described (lievito, crosta di pane, frutta fresca) and serving temperature of 6-8°C indicated
Frescobaldi is named and located in Tuscany, with Metodo Classico vinification by refermentation in bottle and 36 months of aging on lees: precise and dated practices.
Independent rating, calculated from the property's public information and traveler reviews. Commissions received on bookings are not included in the rating.
Comment on noteThe wine
Imagine yourself in the heart of Tuscany, where the hills roll gently and the sun caresses the vines. It is here that a sparkling gem is born, a wine that whispers the history and finesse of its terroir. Let me guide you through the delicate bubbles of Leonia Pomino DOC Brut, a creation of the Frescobaldi estate that promises an unforgettable sensory experience.
The Frescobaldi estate, whose winemaking lineage dates back centuries, signs with Leonia a sublime expression of the Pomino DOC appellation. Located in the Tuscan heights, this area enjoys a unique microclimate, ideal for the flourishing of grape varieties such as Chardonnay and Pinot Nero. It is from these vines that the raw material of this spumante springs forth, a wine that carries within it the heritage and innovation of a great house.
In your glass, the 2022 vintage displays a delicate pale yellow robe, a prelude to the elegance it holds within. On the nose, you will be charmed by notes of yeast and bread crust, interwoven with the freshness of fresh fruits and the subtlety of white flowers and green apple. On the palate, this Metodo Classico reveals a fine effervescence and a creamy mousse, the result of a second fermentation in the bottle and a meticulous 36-month aging on the lees. The balance is perfect, the acidity invigorating, and the aromatic persistence will leave you with a sensation of fruity freshness.
This Leonia Pomino DOC Brut is an invitation to conviviality and celebration. I highly recommend it to accompany your aperitifs, where its fine bubbles will awaken the taste buds. It will also be a partner of choice for fish antipasti or delicate shellfish, whose flavors it will enhance without masking them. Its freshness and complexity make it a versatile wine, perfect for moments when you wish to bring a touch of elegance and lightness to your meal. Let yourself be tempted by this authentic expression of sparkling Tuscany, a well-kept secret that I cannot wait for you to discover.