2023 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Chardonnay and Pinot Noir
Classification Pomino Spumante Bianco DOC; Metodo Classico; Brut Millesimato
Region Pomino
Fermentation Vessels Temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks, with a portion fermented in oak
Pressing Method Slow, Gentle Pressing To Extract Must From The Heart Of The Berries
Production Details Grapes were hand-harvested into 15 kg crates during the coolest hours. After pressing, the must received 12 hours of cold clarification. Chardonnay and Pinot Noir cuvées were blended, followed by tirage and secondary fermentation in bottle, extended lees ageing, remuage, disgorgement and further bottle ageing. No exact lees or bottle-ageing duration is stated.
Tasting Notes Intense straw yellow; extremely fine, consistent perlage; fresh floral and citrus notes; elegant tertiary notes; bread yeast and creaminess; fresh palate; balanced softness and acidity; long finish
2022 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Chardonnay and Pinot Noir
Classification Pomino Spumante Bianco DOC; Metodo Classico; Brut Millesimato
Region Pomino
Fermentation Vessels Temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks, with a portion fermented in wood
Pressing Method Slow, Gentle Pressing To Extract Must From The Heart Of The Berries
Production Details Grapes were hand-harvested into 15 kg crates during the coolest hours, followed by 12 hours of cold clarification. After blending, tirage and secondary fermentation took place in bottle, followed by long lees ageing, riddling, disgorgement and further bottle ageing. Exact ageing durations are not stated.
Tasting Notes Intense straw yellow; extremely fine, persistent perlage; citrus and white flowers; pastry and bread crust; fresh, savoury palate; long finish
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2021 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Chardonnay and Pinot Noir
Classification Pomino Spumante Bianco DOC; Metodo Classico; Brut Millesimato
Region Pomino
Fermentation Vessels Temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks, with a portion fermented in wood
Pressing Method Slow, Gentle Pressing To Extract Must From The Heart Of The Berries
Tirage Date March following the 2021 harvest
Production Details Hand-harvested into 15 kg crates during the coolest hours; 12-hour cold clarification; bottle refermentation after tirage; lees ageing followed by riddling, disgorgement and further bottle refinement. No exact ageing duration is stated.
Tasting Notes Brilliant straw yellow; fine, persistent perlage; grapefruit, orange peel, yellow fruit, white flowers and broom; sweet pastry and bread crust; dried fruit and honey; savoury, creamy and fresh; long, persistent finish
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2020 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Chardonnay and Pinot Noir
Classification Pomino Spumante Bianco DOC; Metodo Classico; Brut Millesimato
Region Pomino
Fermentation Vessels Temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks, with a portion fermented in wood
Tirage Date March following the 2020 harvest
Production Details Hand-harvested into 15 kg crates during the coolest hours; slow, soft pressing; 12-hour cold clarification; bottle refermentation and 30 months of lees ageing; riddling and disgorgement followed by further bottle refinement. The source states 30 months, so no exact lees_aging_days value is inferred.
Tasting Notes Brilliant straw yellow; fine, persistent perlage; creamy texture; citrus, yellow-fleshed fruit and flowers; spice, toast, dried fruit and bread crust; fresh, direct and savoury; persistent finish
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2017 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Chardonnay and Pinot Noir
Classification Pomino Spumante Bianco DOC; Metodo Classico; Brut Millesimato
Region Pomino
Fermentation Vessels Temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks, with a portion fermented in wood vessels
Tirage Date March following the 2017 harvest
Production Details Hand-harvested into 15 kg crates during cooler hours; slow, gentle pressing; 12-hour cold clarification; tirage and secondary fermentation in bottle; 36 months on lees; remuage and disgorgement followed by further bottle ageing. The source states 36 months, so no exact lees_aging_days value is inferred.
Tasting Notes Straw yellow with golden tinges; refined perlage; citrus, peach and white fruit; gorse, magnolia, hawthorn and cedar leaf; sweet pastry, toasted bread, dried apricot and acacia honey; savoury, creamy and fresh; long, persistent finish
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2016 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Chardonnay and Pinot Noir
Classification Pomino Spumante Bianco DOC; Metodo Classico; Brut Millesimato
Region Pomino
Fermentation Vessels Mainly temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks at 16°C, with 15–20% fermented in French-oak barriques, some new
Tirage Date March following the 2016 harvest
Production Details Hand-harvested into 15 kg crates during cooler hours; slow, gentle pressing; 12-hour cold clarification; tirage and secondary fermentation in bottle; 32 months on lees; remuage and disgorgement followed by further bottle ageing. The source states 32 months, so no exact lees_aging_days value is inferred.
Tasting Notes Fine, elegant perlage; golden hues; mineral notes; hawthorn and other white spring flowers; acacia honey, pastry, white fruit and September peach; dried fruit; clean, sharp and creamy palate; long finish with caramel, liquorice and subtle toast
Critics Ratings James Suckling 93 points; Wine Advocate 92+ points
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2011 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.5%
Grape Varieties Chardonnay and Pinot Noir
Classification Pomino Spumante Bianco DOC; Metodo Classico; Brut Millesimato
Region Pomino
Production Details Origin stated as Castello di Pomino, Pomino, Rufina. The available official 2011 sheet does not provide a vinification or ageing duration.
Tasting Notes Copious bubbles; persistent crown; extremely fine perlage; yellow-fleshed fruit; pronounced minerality; dried fruit and linden honey; full, enveloping palate; baking bread and creaminess; balanced softness and acidity
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