Benefizio Bianco Riserva DOC 2017, Castello di Pomino, Marchesi de' Frescobaldi, Tuscany

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Our Price:  £35.25Earn 35 Loyalty Points Bottle or Case:    Bottle:  £35.25  Case of 6:  £211.50  Case of 12:  £423.00 Producer:  Frescobaldi Grape Varieties:  Chardonnay 100% Optimum Drinking:  Within 5 years Wine Style:  Fruity yet creamy dry white Alcohol by Volume:  13.5% Closure:  Natural Cork Country:  Italy Availability:

Benefizio Bianco Riserva DOC 2017, Castello di Pomino, Marchesi de' Frescobaldi, Tuscany

Tasting Note

Straw-coloured yellow full of golden highlights. The nose offers floral notes of mimosa and orange blossoms, accompanied by fruity perfumes of apple and pineapple. In the background are hints of citrus, honey, flint and candied fruit. Pleasingly luscious and fresh in the mouth.

Producer Note

A Florentine family with thirty generations dedicated to the production of great wines across six Tuscan estates. The Frescobaldi style brings together tradition and innovation. With the goal of being the most prestigious Tuscan wine producer, Frescobaldi firmly believes in respecting the local land while focusing on the highest quality grapes for its wines. The Frescobaldis own over 1,000 hectares of vineyards, all located in excellent areas for the production of fine wines. Directly managed by its family members, the Frescobaldi name is deeply connected with the history of art, culture, trade, finance and wine in Italy.

Vineyard

The vines are grown in a sandy soil with strong presence of stones. It is rich in mineral elements and very well drained.

Winemaking

Fermentation took place in 50% new and 50% in one year French barriques. Fermentation lasted for 30 days with " batonnage" adding texture and complexity to the final wine. Part of the must was macerated for 12 hours at 5°C. Malolactic fermentation was for the most part carried out. The wine was matured in new and one year French barriques for 10 months with a further four months in bottle, prior to release.

Serving Suggestion

Serve chilled to accompany grilled, seared or roasted lobster and scallops, guinea fowl, chicken with a rich sauce, wild mushrooms and white truffles.

Grape

Chardonnay 100%