
Frescobaldi Benefizio Pomino Riserva
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Benefizio Frescobaldi Pomino Riserva is a piece of Italian history in your glass. The Chardonnay was introduced in 1855 from the vineyards of Castello di Pomino, and by 1878 the estate had received the gold medal at the Paris Expo for the quality of its wines. In 1973, Benefizio was born in a vineyard 700 meters abo...
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Flavour profile
Body
Sweetness
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- Complexity
- Complex & deep
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Grape & vineyard
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From vineyard to bottle
The origin, grapes and craftsmanship behind this wine.
Benefizio Frescobaldi Pomino Riserva is a piece of Italian history in your glass. The Chardonnay was introduced in 1855 from the vineyards of Castello di Pomino, and by 1878 the estate had received the gold medal at the Paris Expo for the quality of its wines. In 1973, Benefizio was born in a vineyard 700 meters above sea level. Frescobaldi has been a household name in the Tuscan wine world for over 700 years. Pomino Riserva is the first Italian white wine to be aged in oak barrels. Pomino is the name of the estate where the Chardonnay is grown. Since 2005, this wine has been marketed under the name Benefizio Riserva.
The old Benefizio vineyard produces increasingly beautiful and fuller bunches over the years. This is partly due to the perfect climate; abundant sunshine produces fragrant grapes. The cool climate also lends the grapes a wonderful freshness and ensures a balanced growing season. At perfect ripeness, the Chardonnay grapes are harvested by hand and transported in small crates to Frescobaldi. A strict selection process takes place both in the vineyard and upon arrival at the Frescobaldi cellars. Only the finest juice is used for this white Benefizio wine. After pressing, the must is placed in barriques, half of which are new, to allow for alcoholic fermentation and a portion of the malolactic fermentation. The Benefizio wine then matures for ten months in wooden barrels on its lees. And that's not all, because only after a short four-month bottle aging are the bottles sold, and we can enjoy this superb wine.
The straw-yellow color of this wine is already promising. The aroma is overwhelming, with beautiful aromas of peach, pear, nuts, and vanilla. The taste, however, requires some attention. First, sit down and enjoy it. What a powerhouse this white wine from Frescobaldi is. Beautiful nuances of licorice, peach, and lightly toasted nuts. The full, creamy, and buttery texture complete this wine.
Vintage 2024
Herkomst & details
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The wine
White · Chardonnay, Pinot Bianco · 2024
- Wine type
- White
- Varietal(s)
- Chardonnay , Pinot Bianco
- Vintage
- 2024
- Size
- 0.75 L
- Alcohol content
- 12.5%
- Closure
- -
Origin & winery
Italy · Tuscany
- Producer
- Frescobaldi
- Winery websiteWebsite
- www.frescobaldi.com (opens in a new tab)
- Country
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Italy
- Region
- Tuscany
- Appellation
- -
Origin: Tuscany
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Terroir & maturation
Ten months in barriques (half new) on the lees, followed by four months of bottle ...
- Soil
- -
- Maturation
- Ten months in barriques (half new) on the lees, followed by four months of bottle aging.
- Oak aged
- Yes
- Single grape variety
- -
- Sparkling
- No
- Malolactic conversion
- Yes
- Taste style
- Fruity White
Serving & cellaring
Creamy pasta,
Lobster,
Roast chicken
- Ideal serving temperature
- 12° - 14°C
- Drinking Window
- 2025–2030
- Food Pairing
- Creamy pasta,
Lobster,
Roast chicken
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