Wine Pomino Bianco DOC, Castello di Pomino, 2020

Introduction

Refined, velvety wine “Castello di Pomino” Bianco Marchesi de Frescobaldi winery considered to be one of wines classified as “super premium”. The region is known for high-quality mentions, first-class wines that are made from Chardonnay and Pinot Bianco, members of the foundation mentions Bianco. Vineyard area of 52 hectares, it is located in the commune of Rufina at an altitude of 450-720 meters above sea level and has a southwest exposure. Highly acidic soils, where the vines are planted, contain clay and sand. 20-year-old vines planted at a density of 5,000 vines per hectare yield yield 50 hl / ha.
The grapes are harvested by hand in September, after which the varieties are vinified separately. 75% yield fermented for 22 days in stainless steel vats with controlled temperature 16-18 C, and 25% – in French barriques at 19-23 C. Additionally performed malolactic fermentation. The wine is aged in stainless steel tanks (85%) and French oak barrels (15%), after which it is bottled and assambliruetsya. “Castello di mentions” Bianco should be drunk now or leave until next year.

Winery – it is nothing like communicating in the language of nature, and the family Marchesi de Frescobaldi wine mastered the language perfectly. For over 700 years, the family has been growing grapes in the heart of Tuscany, and the name of Frescobaldi is strongly linked with the history of art, culture and commerce in the region. Frescobaldi always successfully combines extensive experience with innovation. In the XIV century they delivered their wines English royal court, and the courts of many European countries. Since the second half of the XX century Frescobaldi were the main actors in the development of Tuscan wine, one of the first planted grape varieties such as Chardonnay, Cabernet, Merlot and Pinot and using new techniques in the production of wine. At this time, there was a significant increase in business Frescobaldi family. In 1989 they were acquired by the biggest economy in the region, Brunello, and in 1995 signed an agreement with a California winery joint venture in Tuscany for the production and distribution of Tuscan wines of the highest quality in the world market. Today Frescobaldi own nine names located in the best areas of Tuscany. There are elite wines, which are exported to more than 60 countries.