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Pomino Spumante Bianco DOC: Chardonnay-Pinot Nero from Pomino, in Pontassieve, classic method and 36 months on lees. Price: €45.38 for a DOC without awards, with a grape variety-terroir link that is little explained.
Pomino DOC appellation, Pomino zone in Pontassieve (Firenze) and Chardonnay-Pinot Nero grape varieties named; precise anchoring but grape variety-terroir link little explained.
No award or named guide for this Pomino Spumante Bianco DOC; this absence of distinction limits the rating without constituting a flaw.
Price of €45.38, crossed out at €62.08, for a DOC without awards; the price remains high for a simple appellation despite 36 months on lees.
Pairings: aperitif, antipasti, fish, white meats; profile of citrus, peach, flowers, pastry, toasted bread; serve at 8 °C.
Producer Pomino named and located in Pomino, Pontassieve; classic method, refermentation in bottle and 36 months on lees specified. Organic not specified.
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Comment on noteThe wine
Imagine for a moment the softness of the Tuscan hills, captured in a delicate bubble. This Pomino Spumante Bianco DOC is not just a wine, it is an invitation to lightness, a promise of freshness and finesse that awakens the senses.
In the heart of Tuscany, in the Pontassieve region near Florence, lies the Pomino estate. This unique terroir, with its rich history, is the birthplace of this Spumante. It is here, on this blessed land, that Chardonnay and Pinot Noir flourish, giving birth to a wine of rare elegance, crafted according to the classic method.
From the very first glance, its color seduces you with its luminosity. On the nose, this wine offers a delicate and complex aromatic bouquet. I perceive notes of lively citrus, juicy white peach, interwoven with floral touches. But what makes it truly fascinating are its nuances of pastry and toasted bread, the legacy of a long aging on lees. On the palate, the promise is kept: a fine and persistent effervescence, a dry profile and a beautiful freshness that lingers. This Spumante benefited from a second fermentation in bottle and aged 36 months on lees, followed by bottle refinement, which gives it this remarkable complexity and structure.
This Spumante is the ideal companion for your moments of sharing. I highly recommend it as an aperitif, to start an evening with complete lightness. It elevates antipasti, delicate fish and white meats, bringing a touch of refinement without ever masking the flavors. Its freshness makes it a valuable ally to accompany a meal without weighing it down, leaving you with a sensation of purity in the mouth. It is the perfect wine for an informal brindisi, a celebration or simply to treat yourself. Serve it well chilled, and let yourself be carried away by its sparkling charm.