Castello Pomino - Frescobaldi
Pomino Bianco Benefizio Riserva 2024
| Denomination | DOC Pomino Bianco Riserva |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Chardonnay |
| Aging | Alcoholic fermentation and partial malolactic fermentation in barriques (50% new and 50% first use); maturation in wood on fine lees with bâtonnage and subsequent ageing in bottle. |
- Mountain vineyards: Pomino Rufina at 700 metres, freshness and mineral notes
- Chardonnay 2024: 100% Chardonnay, Riserva, 13.5% vol, 0.75 litre bottle
- Vinification: hand-picked, gentle pressing, cold settling
- Barrique and fine lees: fermentation in barrique, bâtonnage and bottle ageing
- Tasting notes: hints of orange blossom, magnolia, citrus; savoury structure and long finish
Description
What kind of wine it is
Benefizio Pomino Bianco Riserva by Frescobaldi is a still white wine that expresses the essence of Pomino. Made entirely from Chardonnay grapes, this wine reveals a structured and savoury sensory profile. The floral bouquet opens with notes of orange blossom, magnolia and broom, accompanied by clear citrus and candied fruit aromas. On the palate, it shows an excellent balance between freshness and smoothness, finishing with a persistent aftertaste enriched by hints of dried fruit.
Where it comes from
This high-altitude white originates from the Castello di Pomino estate, located in the heart of the Rufina area. The vineyards are situated at considerable altitudes on predominantly sandy soil, which ensures excellent water management. The cool climate, with harsh winters and breezy summers, allows the Chardonnay to achieve slow and balanced ripening. These soil and climate characteristics give the wine a pronounced mineral note and a vibrancy that enhances the purity of the fruit.
How it is produced
Production begins with a careful manual harvest, followed by gentle pressing to extract a clear must through cold settling. Alcoholic fermentation and partial malolactic fermentation take place in oak barrels, some new and some first-passage, to add complexity while preserving the integrity of the grape variety. The wine then matures in wood in contact with the lees, where regular bâtonnage enhances its aromatic depth before the final rest in the bottle.
History and Curiosities
Cultivated since 1855 at an altitude of 700 metres in Rufina, this majestic pure Chardonnay embodies the centuries-old expertise of the Marchesi Frescobaldi family. The legacy of the Benefizio cru is legendary: created in 1973, it stood out as the first Italian white to be fermented and aged in barrique. Produced as a Riserva since 2005, it continues the prestige of the gold medal won in Paris in 1878. The 2024 vintage now stands out with 94 points from James Suckling, confirming a timeless elegance that magnificently enhances the character of the high-altitude Tuscan terroir.
Awards
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2024
94/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
12 - 14 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
- Start up year: 1400
- Oenologist: Nicolò D'Afflitto
- Bottles produced: 650.000
- Hectares: 108
The castle dates back to the 1500s and is well-known for its excellent location. However, the most significant testimony dates back to 1716, when Grand Duke Cosimo III de' Medici identified the four most suitable territories in Tuscany for producing Quality Wines.
The document, considered the forerunner of modern DOCs, lists the Pomino land along with Chianti, Carmignano and Val d'Arno di Sopra.
Since that date, the wines of Castello Pomino have won many awards: they were awarded in 1873 at the Universal Exhibition in Vienna and in 1878 won the Gold Medal at the Paris Expo, the highest international recognition at the time.
Today, Castello Pomino still stands for Tuscan winemaking tradition, combined with a desire to innovate and expert know-how. Brightness and minerality for a signature Tuscan wine. Read more
| Name | Castello di Pomino Pomino Bianco Benefizio Riserva 2024 |
|---|---|
| Type | White still |
| Denomination | Pomino DOC |
| Vintage | 2024 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Chardonnay |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Castello Pomino - Frescobaldi |
| Story | History and Curiosities Cultivated since 1855 at an altitude of 700 metres in Rufina, this majestic pure Chardonnay embodies the centuries-old expertise of the Marchesi Frescobaldi family. The legacy of the Benefizio cru is legendary: created in 1973, it stood out as the first Italian white to be fermented and aged in barrique. Produced as a Riserva since 2005, it continues the prestige of the gold medal won in Paris in 1878. The 2024 vintage now stands out with 94 points from James Suckling, confirming a timeless elegance that magnificently enhances the character of the high-altitude Tuscan terroir. |
| Origin | Località Pomino - Rufina (FI) |
| Climate | Mountain climate |
| Soil composition | Predominantly sandy soil |
| Harvest | The Chardonnay grapes were harvested by hand into crates with great care and attention. |
| Production technique | Manual harvesting in crates; gentle pressing; cold settling of the must; alcoholic fermentation and partial malolactic fermentation in barrique; ageing in wood on fine lees with bâtonnage and subsequent ageing in bottle. |
| Wine making | Manual harvest in crates; gentle pressing and cold settling of the must; alcoholic fermentation and partial malolactic fermentation in barriques (50% new and 50% first use); maturation in wood on fine lees with bâtonnage, followed by further ageing in bottle. |
| Aging | Alcoholic fermentation and partial malolactic fermentation in barriques (50% new and 50% first use); maturation in wood on fine lees with bâtonnage and subsequent ageing in bottle. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |