Castello Pomino - Frescobaldi
Leonia Metodo Classico Brut Rosé Millesimato 2019
Other years:
2017| Denomination | DOC Pomino Spumante Rosato |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.0% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Pinot Nero |
| Aging | In March, the blending of the different cuvées takes place, followed by the tirage with subsequent ageing on the lees for at least 36 months, concluding with remuage and disgorgement. Before being marketed, Leonia rosé ages in the bottle for several months to give harmony and organoleptic balance. |
| Other years | 2017 |
Description
A classic method sparkling rosé brut from the heart of Tuscany, produced by Castello Pomino - Frescobaldi. 12% ABV, 2019 vintage. A classic method made from Pinot Noir grapes, a tribute to the Tuscan winemaking tradition. The hand-harvested Pinot Noir grapes arrived at the winery in 15 kg crates during the coolest hours of the day. Gentle pressing ensured the extraction of a clear must with a light anthocyanin content. The blending of the various cuvées took place in March, followed by tirage (the addition of the liqueur de tirage), with subsequent aging on the lees for at least 36 months. Extremely fine and persistent perlage. The bouquet continues the story in terms of finesse and elegance, playing heavily on a sensation of enticing freshness. Notes of red fruit complement the citrus notes of pink grapefruit and a fresh essence of hawthorn blossom. The palate is dry, clean, creamy, and extremely elegant, with a sweet almond undertone supported by textbook acidity and excellent freshness. It closes with a return of cherry for a persistent finish.
Awards
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2019
93/100
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
Perlage
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
06 - 08 °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 Leonia Metodo Classico Brut Rosè 2019 |
|---|---|
| Type | Rosé classic method sparkling wine brut |
| Denomination | Pomino DOC |
| Vintage | 2019 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Pinot Nero |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Castello Pomino - Frescobaldi |
| Origin | Village of Pomino, Town of Rufina (Florence) |
| Harvest | By hand, with 15 kg crates. The grapes are collected in the most chill hours of the day. |
| Wine making | Grapes are gently pressed to ensure the extraction of a clear must with a slight anthocyanin charge. Subsequently, the 12-hour cold clarification allowed further clarification, which was decisive in creating the qualitative harmony that characterised this Leonia rosé. Fermentation occurs in stainless steel tanks at a constant, controlled temperature. Part of this wine is fermented in wood. |
| Aging | In March, the blending of the different cuvées takes place, followed by the tirage with subsequent ageing on the lees for at least 36 months, concluding with remuage and disgorgement. Before being marketed, Leonia rosé ages in the bottle for several months to give harmony and organoleptic balance. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |