In the glass
Aroma: green apple, white peach, almond blossom
Palate: lemon curd, stone fruit, salinity
Pomino's accessible white, Chardonnay-Pinot Bianco from the cool high-altitude Pomino vineyards.
What it pairs with
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Pollo arrosto with lemon
Stone-fruit lift meets lemon-roasted bird. -
Insalata di mare
Saline white refreshes seafood salad. -
Pecorino fresco with honey
Fresh sheep cheese with stone-fruit notes.
How to serve Pomino Bianco
Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
- Serve at 8-10°C. Cellar temperature (8-10°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a smaller all-purpose white glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Pollo arrosto with lemon, Insalata di mare, Pecorino fresco with honey. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Pomino Bianco has been bottled as a Chardonnay-Pinot Bianco blend since around 1980 from the high-altitude Pomino DOC vineyards.
- 1980 — First modern Pomino Bianco bottling
Facts
- Producer
- Frescobaldi Tenuta di Pomino
- Grapes
- Chardonnay (70%), Pinot Bianco (30%)
- Classification
- Pomino DOC Bianco
- Oak
- Stainless steel with 2 months on lees
- ABV
- 12.5%
- Price
- EUR 14 to 22 at retail
- Drinking window
- 1 to 5 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1980
Scores
- Wine Advocate 89 (2021 vintage, reviewed 2023)
Frequently asked about Pomino Bianco
What does Pomino Bianco taste like?
On the nose, green apple, white peach, almond blossom. On the palate, lemon curd, stone fruit, salinity. Structurally medium-bodied, high acidity with a medium finish. Pomino's accessible white, Chardonnay-Pinot Bianco from the cool high-altitude Pomino vineyards.
When should I drink Pomino Bianco?
Drink 1 to 5 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Pomino Bianco?
Pollo arrosto with lemon is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Insalata di mare and Pecorino fresco with honey. Stone-fruit lift meets lemon-roasted bird.
What grapes are in Pomino Bianco?
The blend is Chardonnay (70%), Pinot Bianco (30%). The wine is classified as Pomino DOC Bianco.