Pinot Nero
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2028
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted duck breast, wild mushroom risotto, or herb-crusted seared salmon.
✨ Technical Specifications
Frescobaldi's relationship with Pinot Nero is deeply rooted in the unique history of Castello di Pomino, an estate nestled in the high-altitude Apennine foothills of Tuscany. In 1855, Leonia degli Albizi, an ancestor of the Frescobaldi family, returned from France and boldly planted French varietals, including Pinot Nero, in these cool-climate vineyards. Situated between 400 and 700 meters above sea level, the terroir benefits from dramatic diurnal temperature swings and rocky, well-drained soils, allowing this notoriously finicky grape to thrive far from its Burgundian home. The wine is typically fermented in temperature-controlled tanks and aged in French oak barriques. This produces a refined, elegant expression of Tuscan Pinot Nero, characterized by bright red berry aromas, wild strawberries, floral violet notes, and a delicate touch of earthy spice, representing a fascinating departure from traditional Sangiovese-dominated Tuscan reds.
🍾 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.