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Structure
Drinking window
Latest scored vintage 2020: best 2023 to 2030.
vintage3 yrs10 yrs12 yrs
Critic scores
| Critic | Vintage | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Wine Advocate reviewed 2023 | 2020 | 91/100 |
Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.
In the glass
Aroma: red cherry, rose petal, earth, spice
Palate: red plum, sweet spice, iron, fine tannin
Pinot Nero from high-altitude Pomino vineyards (550 to 700 metres) first planted in 1855 by Vittorio degli Albizi.
What it pairs with
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Pollo arrosto with mushroom
Pinot Noir and mushroom pairing classic. -
Duck breast with cherry
Cherry on cherry doubling. -
Soft cheese with truffle
Earthy Pinot meets truffle aromatics.
How to serve Pomino Pinot Nero
Allow 65 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 60 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a Burgundy bowl with a wide opening: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Pollo arrosto with mushroom, Duck breast with cherry, Soft cheese with truffle. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Pinot Nero was first planted at Pomino in 1855 by Vittorio degli Albizi, returned from Burgundy. Frescobaldi has produced a varietal Pinot Nero from Pomino since around 1980.
- 1855: Pinot Nero planted at Pomino
Facts
- Producer
- Frescobaldi Tenuta di Pomino · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Pinot Nero (100%)
- Classification
- Pomino DOC Rosso
- Oak
- 10 months in French oak tonneaux
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- EUR 22 to 32 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3 to 10 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1980
Frequently asked about Pomino Pinot Nero
What does Pomino Pinot Nero taste like?
On the nose, red cherry, rose petal, earth, spice. On the palate, red plum, sweet spice, iron, fine tannin. Structurally medium-bodied, medium tannins, high acidity with a medium finish. Pinot Nero from high-altitude Pomino vineyards (550 to 700 metres) first planted in 1855 by Vittorio degli Albizi.
When should I drink Pomino Pinot Nero?
Drink 3 to 10 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Pomino Pinot Nero?
Pollo arrosto with mushroom is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Duck breast with cherry and Soft cheese with truffle. Pinot Noir and mushroom pairing classic.
What grapes are in Pomino Pinot Nero?
The blend is Pinot Nero (100%). The wine is classified as Pomino DOC Rosso.
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