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A Pomino DOC spumante rosato, 100 % Pinot Nero, classic method aged at least 36 months on lees, served at 6-8 °C. Its main drawback: the price of €59.90 for a DOC with no distinction mentioned.
Pomino DOC with Rufina zone (Firenze) and 100 % Pinot Nero: precise appellation and grape variety named, which anchors the wine in its high-altitude terroir.
No distinction or guide is mentioned for this Pomino DOC spumante: the reputation is not attested, hence a rating in the lower range.
At €59.90 (crossed-out price €70.45) for a DOC with no distinction despite 36 months on lees, the price remains high for its rank.
Varied pairings (antipasti, fish, shellfish, cheeses), red fruit-flowers-spices profile and serving at 6-8 °C: well-documented versatility.
Pomino estate located in Rufina, gentle pressing, fermentation in steel and wood, classic method and 36 months on lees: detailed practices.
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Comment on noteThe wine
Imagine for a moment the gentle hills of Tuscany bathed in sunshine, and at the heart of this splendor, a sparkling secret. This is what I invite you to discover today with the Pomino DOC Spumante Rosato Leonia, a wine that embodies the elegance and freshness of its native land.
This sparkling wine comes to us from the Pomino estate, nestled in the Rufina region, on the outskirts of Florence. It is a high-altitude terroir, where the fresh air of the Apennines caresses the vines, offering ideal conditions for growing Pinot Nero. This unique grape variety, Pinot Noir, is here raised with particular care, and it is it, at 100%, that gives birth to this exceptional rosé.
From the very first glance, its pale pink color, delicate and luminous, seduces you. On the nose, you will be enchanted by a refined bouquet of red fruits, subtle floral notes and a hint of spices, a complexity that promises a fine tasting. On the palate, the fineness of the bubbles caresses the palate, revealing a beautiful structure and an aromatic persistence that invites a second sip. This wine is made using the classic method, with a gentle pressing of the grapes, fermentation in steel tanks and partly in wood, followed by aging of at least 36 months on lees, then several months in the bottle, which gives it its depth and complexity.
This Spumante Rosato is a true gastronomic chameleon. I highly recommend it to accompany your antipasti, those little starters that whet the appetite. It also pairs wonderfully with fish and seafood, especially shellfish, whose delicacy it will enhance. And for cheese lovers, it offers an interesting contrast with fresh or soft cheeses. It is the ideal wine for a sunny aperitif, a light lunch or to celebrate a special moment. Let yourself be tempted by this Tuscan bubble, it will transport you to the heart of Italy.