Castello Pomino - Frescobaldi
Pinot Nero 2023
| Denomination | DOC Pomino Pinot Nero |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 95% Pinot Nero, 5% Sangiovese |
| Aging | After alcoholic fermentation, malolactic fermentation in French oak barriques; maturation in barriques for a further 15 months followed by a period of bottle ageing. |
- Origin: Tuscany, Pomino DOC, still red wine produced by Castello Pomino - Frescobaldi
- Grape variety: 95% Pinot Noir, 5% Sangiovese, 0.75 l, alcohol content 13% vol
- Ageing: Maceration for 13 days, 15 months in French oak barriques
- Aroma: Red fruits, mint and nutmeg, with a finish of tobacco and bitter cocoa
- Palate: Fresh and velvety taste, silky tannins. Serve at 18-20 °C after decanting for 1 hour
Description
What kind of wine it is
The Pomino Pinot Nero by Frescobaldi is a still red Tuscan wine that precisely expresses the character of its territory. This blend combines Pinot Noir and Sangiovese grapes, offering a fresh, velvety and structurally balanced sip. On the nose, it opens with an intense bouquet where notes of blackberry, plum, blueberry and cherry alternate, accompanied by balsamic hints of mint and nutmeg. On the palate, it reveals a clear depth of flavour, supported by silky tannins that lead to a long and persistent finish, characterised by distinct hints of tobacco and dark chocolate.
Where it comes from
This wine expression originates from the vineyards in the Pomino area, in Rufina. The vines grow at mountain altitudes, immersed in a cool and breezy climate that encourages the slow ripening of the grapes. The roots delve into brown, well-drained soils, composed of fine elements on sandy-marl substrates with moderate acidity and good depth. This particular environmental setting defines the wine's character, ensuring a clear aromatic profile that reflects the natural vocation of a territory historically dedicated to quality viticulture.
How it is produced
The production process begins with a careful manual harvest of the grapes. Fermentation takes place at a controlled temperature in truncated conical oak vats, where regular punch-downs are carried out to achieve a balanced polyphenolic extraction during the thirteen days of skin maceration. Subsequently, the wine undergoes malolactic fermentation and matures for fifteen months in French oak barrels, integrating smoothness and complexity. A further period of rest completes the process, refining the structural cohesion of the sip.
History and Curiosities
The Pomino DOC Pinot Nero originates from the prestigious Pomino Estate of the Frescobaldi family, a Florentine establishment renowned for its winemaking excellence since 1716. This captivating expression of the Tuscan territory beautifully combines 95% Pinot Noir with a small percentage of Sangiovese, patiently maturing for 15 months in French oak barriques. Each sip reveals a perfect harmony between historical heritage and innovative drive, delighting the palate with intense aromas of red fruits and elegant silky tannins with a long-lasting finish.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- 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 | Frescobaldi Castello di Pomino Pinot Nero 2023 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Pomino DOC |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 95% Pinot Nero, 5% Sangiovese |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Castello Pomino - Frescobaldi |
| Story | History and Curiosities The Pomino DOC Pinot Nero originates from the prestigious Pomino Estate of the Frescobaldi family, a Florentine establishment renowned for its winemaking excellence since 1716. This captivating expression of the Tuscan territory beautifully combines 95% Pinot Noir with a small percentage of Sangiovese, patiently maturing for 15 months in French oak barriques. Each sip reveals a perfect harmony between historical heritage and innovative drive, delighting the palate with intense aromas of red fruits and elegant silky tannins with a long-lasting finish. |
| Origin | Località Pomino, Rufina (Firenze) |
| Climate | Cool and breezy, ideal for slow ripening |
| Soil composition | Brown soils with fine elements, on arenaceous-marly substrates, of good depth, slightly acidic. |
| Cultivation system | Guyot |
| Plants per hectare | 5,000 vines/ha |
| Harvest | Between late September and early October |
| Production technique | Alcoholic fermentation in truncated conical oak vats of 60 hl at controlled temperature with manual punching down; 13 days maceration; malolactic fermentation in French oak barriques; ageing in barriques for 15 months followed by further ageing in bottle. |
| Wine making | The Pinot Noir grapes, once harvested, were fermented in 60 hl truncated cone-shaped oak vats at a controlled temperature with manual punching down; maceration lasted 13 days; after alcoholic fermentation, malolactic fermentation took place in French oak barriques; the wine was then aged in barriques for a further 15 months, followed by a period of bottle ageing. |
| Aging | After alcoholic fermentation, malolactic fermentation in French oak barriques; maturation in barriques for a further 15 months followed by a period of bottle ageing. |
| Year production | 650000 bottles |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |