Castello Pomino, Frescobaldi, Pomino, Bianco 2020

A fresh, balanced and citrussy with aromas of white flowers, apple and candied pear.

Producer Note Castello Pomino is the hidden gem of Toscana. Pomino DOC is the highest appellation in and only one other producer makes wine from this tiny appellation. The wine-making story began in Pomino in the 16th century, but it was in the mid 1800s that Leonia degli Albizzi, wife of Angiolo Frescobaldi brought about significant innovation. Born in Burgundy, she boldly cultivated and Pinot Nero at this high altitude and built the first gravity-fed winery. The vines thrived and the elegant Pomino were produced to wide acclaim, first receiving the gold medal at the Paris Expo of 1878. These stylish wines still have a wonderful luminosity, minerality and finesse to this day. Gambero Rosso awarded Frescobaldi with the prestigious ‘Tre Bicchieri Winery of the Year Award 2020’, in recognition of its uncompromising commitment to quality and innovation. Vineyard The castle of Pomino is found in the Apennine Mountains to the east of . Its vineyard is the highest in Tuscany, at altitudes of up to 737 metres above sea level, and it enjoys a fresh and well-ventilated microclimate. The Frescobaldi family first planted Chardonnay here in 1855. After a century and a half, this variety has found its ideal habitat and produces wines of extraordinary elegance, finesse and minerality. The current vines have an average age of 21 years and are grown in sandy, clay soils of good depth. Winemaking As soon as the grapes arrive in the cellar, they, and the resulting must, have the least contact with oxygen possible. The pressing cycles are chosen to allow for a gentle extraction of the must. Alcoholic fermentation takes place in steel vats with 15% in Winemaker: Nicolò d'Afflitto French barriques to add subtle complexity, all at controlled temperatures. At the Region: Tuscany Pomino end of the production process, Pomino Bianco is aged in the bottle for a few months Sub region: Country: Italy prior to release. Alcohol: 12.5% Dry/Sweet value: 2 (1 is dry, 7 is very Tasting Note sweet) A delicate and elegant wine with gentle floral aromas combined with fruity notes of Residual Sugar: 4.2 sweet pear, apple, grapefruit and fragrant lemon. Perfectly balanced on the palate, Contains Sulphites: Yes Yes/Yes with a lovely freshness underpinning the green fruit flavours through to an aromatic and Vegetarian/Vegan: Milk/Eggs: No/No persistent finish. Organic: No Biodynamic: No Grape Product Code: 5259620A Case unit of 6X75CL Chardonnay 90%, Pinot Bianco 10% measure: Formats Available: 75cl Closure: Agglomerated Cork

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