Leonia Brut
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2026
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Fresh oysters, truffle-infused risotto, or delicate vegetable tempura.
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the historic Castello Pomino estate nestled in the cool, high-altitude Apennine foothills of Tuscany, Leonia Brut is a tribute to the audacious spirit of Leonia Frescobaldi. In the late 19th century, Leonia planted French grape varieties on her estate and went on to win a gold medal at the 1878 Paris Exposition. This Metodo Classico sparkling wine, crafted primarily from Chardonnay and Pinot Nero, benefits from the estate's unique microclimate, sandy-volcanic soils, and significant diurnal temperature shifts. The wine undergoes secondary fermentation in the bottle and is aged on its lees for several years, resulting in a sophisticated sparkling wine that beautifully marries Tuscan terroir with the elegance of traditional-method sparkling production.
🍾 About the Producer
With a storied viticultural heritage dating back over 700 years to the early 14th century, Frescobaldi stands as one of Tuscany's most historic and revered aristocratic wine dynasties. Headquartered in Florence, the Frescobaldi family oversees a prestigious collection of iconic estates across Tuscany's premier terroirs, including Castello Nipozzano in Chianti Rùfina, Tenuta CastelGiocondo in Montalcino, Tenuta Castiglioni, and the renowned Tenuta Luce. The house is dedicated to celebrating the authentic diversity of Tuscan landscapes through sustainable viticulture and meticulous cellar craftsmanship. Their expansive, critically acclaimed portfolio spans classic Sangiovese benchmarks such as Nipozzano Riserva and Montesodi to world-renowned Super Tuscans like Giramonte and Lamaione.