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Hidden Tuscany Rating
Altitude white from Pomino signed Frescobaldi, blending Chardonnay and Pinot Bianco with fermentation in steel and wood and aging of at least 12 months. Main reservation: no distinction mentioned and a price brought back to 75 cl of €37.47, high for this described level.
The Pomino appellation is named and the altitude zone of the Tuscan-Emilian Apennines is described; Chardonnay and Pinot Bianco are international grape varieties, so the Tuscan anchoring remains partial.
No award or guide mentioned, producer Frescobaldi named but without any cited distinction: rating maintained within the range of a simple absence of information.
Brought back to 75 cl, the bottle comes to €37.47 for a Pomino Riserva without distinction; the crossed-out price of €100.72 and the 1.5 L format are real but the price remains high for this rank.
Precise pairings (fish, crustaceans, delicate antipasti), fruity and floral profile with a note of vanilla, serving temperature indicated at 10-12 °C: a coherent and easy-to-serve whole.
Frescobaldi is named and located in Pomino; fermentation in steel and wood and aging of at least 12 months are specified, with no mention of manual harvesting or organic farming.
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 the Tuscan Apennines, where the pure mountain air meets centuries-old winemaking tradition. This Pomino Bianco Riserva Benefizio, signed Frescobaldi, is much more than a wine; it is an invitation to rediscover Tuscany through a white of unexpected finesse, a gem I am delighted to introduce to you.
This wine takes root in the Pomino denomination, a region nestled in the Tuscan-Emilian Apennines, a place where altitude confers unique freshness and complexity to the grapes. The Frescobaldi estate, with its rich history, carefully cultivates traditional grape varieties there. While the partner source mentions Pinot Bianco and Sauvignon Blanc for this wine, my more precise research on the Pomino Bianco Riserva Benefizio rather mentions a blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Bianco, a combination that promises beautiful harmony. It is these high-altitude vines that give the wine its so characteristic liveliness.
When it comes to tasting, this Pomino Bianco Riserva Benefizio reveals a robe of beautiful clarity. On the nose, you will be charmed by a rich and enveloping aromatic profile. I perceive fruity, floral notes, with touches of white-fleshed fruit and acacia flowers, subtly enhanced by light mineral nuances. The aging in oak barrels also gives it delicate notes of vanilla, adding further depth. On the palate, this wine stands out for its remarkable structure and harmonious balance between beautiful acidity and enveloping softness. The fermentation, in steel and wood, followed by aging of at least 12 months, contributes to this complexity and this persistence on the finish.
This Pomino Bianco Riserva Benefizio is an ideal companion for special moments. I warmly recommend it with elegant fish dishes, crostacei (shellfish) or delicate antipasti. Imagine it alongside a scallop carpaccio or a seafood risotto. Its structure and freshness also make it an excellent choice with white meats. It is a wine that invites conviviality, perfect for a special occasion where you wish to surprise your guests with a refined expression of Tuscan whites. Let yourself be tempted by this discovery, you will not regret it.
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