Pomino Bianco Riserva DOC “Benefizio” 2019 – Frescobaldi

The Pomino Bianco Riserva “Benefizio” Frescobaldi  fermentation took place in 50% new and 50% in one year French barriques and lasted for 30 days with “bâtonnage” adding texture and complexity to the final wine. Part of the must was macerated for 12 hours at 5°C. Malolactic fermentation wascarried  out for the majority softening the mouthfeel. The Pomino Bianco Riserva “Benefizio” Frescobaldi was matured in new and one year French barriques for 10 months with a further four months in bottle, prior to release. The castle of Pomino is found in the Apennine mountains to the east of Florence. Its vineyards are the highest in Tuscany, up to 737 metres, and enjoy a fresh and wellventilated microclimate. The Frescobaldi family planted Chardonnay and Pinot Nero here in 1855. The vines are grown in a sandy soil with strong presence of stones,which is rich in mineral elements and very well drained. After a century and a half, these varieties have found their ideal habitat and produce wines of extraordinary elegance, finesse and minerality.