Kevin's comments: Made from mostly Chardonnay and Pinot Blanc, this wine has a fresh and enticing bouquet of green apples, unripe plums, peaches and a fresh and youthful flavour.

Chateau Tasting Notes

MARCHESI DE FRESCOBALDI

The Frescobaldi name goes back many centuries into the history of art, culture, trade and finance of Italy in general and Tuscany in particular. The Frescobaldi family has always succeeded in understanding and anticipating change by successfully combining experience with innovation. In the last 700 years grape growing has been a predominant feature in the Frescobaldi family business. Frescobaldi has been a keen player in the development of Tuscan vine-growing and was the first to plant new varieties such as Chardonnay, Cabernet, Merlot and Pinot and to adopt new planting, cultivation and winemaking systems in their properties.

One of the major and largest vine growing business in Europe, Frescobaldi owns nine estates and includes over 1,000 hectares of vineyards, all located in prime areas where the "terroir" are of the utmost importance. Directly managed by its family members, Frescobaldi produces almost 7 million bottles and the wines are exported to over 60 countries throughout the world.

The POMINO Estate covers 57 hectares in the Rufina region of Tuscany. Situated between 450 and 750 metres, the vineyards are relatively high and provide a wide range of microclimates in which Frescobaldi can produce wines with intense fruit flavours. Unusually for Tuscany, grapes grown include Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.

The Pomino DOC is one of the smallest in Italy and is a monopoly of the Frescobaldi company.

The soil is mainly sandy, clay, of good depth and the vineyard has a South Western exposure. The average age of the vineyards is 26 years.

Grapes: Mostly Chardonnay and Pinot Blanc

Vinification: Fermentation of 80% in stainless steel vats and 20% (of the ripe grapes) in French Oak casks for 21 days at 16 to 18C. Malolactic fermentation is limited to the barrel fermented part. The Wine is ready for consumption 6 months after the harvest.

Colour: Straw yellow, intense, clear with greenish reflections..

Serve: Chilled with all sea foods and white meats

Taste: Its bouquet is reminiscent of green apples, peaches with a hint of acacia whilst in the mouth the wine is balanced and youthful with a lingering finish. a lingering finish.