In the glass

Medium-bodiedMedium tanninHigh acidityDryMedium finish

Aroma: red cherry, rose petal, earth, spice

Palate: red plum, sweet spice, iron, fine tannin

Italy's most established Pinot Nero, from high-altitude Pomino vineyards planted in 1855 by Vittorio degli Albizi.

What it pairs with

  • 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.

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.

  1. 1855 — Pinot Nero planted at Pomino

Facts

Producer
Frescobaldi Tenuta di Pomino
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

Scores

  • Wine Advocate 91 (2020 vintage, reviewed 2023)

Tags

dry hidden gem high acid medium body medium tannin medium term mood easygoing mood elegant occasion dinner party occasion weeknight old world pairs with mushroom pairs with poultry pairs with soft cheese pairs with truffles pinot nero price trade up still red
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