Wine Benefizio Pomino Bianco Reserva DOC Castello di Pomino 2008

Benefice - one of the most high vineyards of Tuscany (730 m above sea level), as well as it is one of the first vineyards in Tuscany, which was planted with Chardonnay. Planted three different clones of this variety, with grapes which ripen at different times. Grapes for wine benefices mention Bianco Riserva going to the end of September, fermentation is carried out in new French oak barrels at a temperature not exceeding 27 ° C. within 30 days with periodic batonazhem. Maceration on the skins for 12 hours at 5 ° C. Excerpt performed in French barriques for 10 months.

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 14th century they delivered their wines to the English crown, as well as the courts of many European countries.
Since the second half of the 20th century, the Frescobaldi were the main actors of the Tuscan winemaking, one of the first planted grape varieties such as Chardonnay, Cabernet, Merlot and Pinot 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.