Vendemmia Tardiva
⏳ Drinking Window
2023 - 2027
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Aged blue cheeses, fruit-based tarts or stone fruit crostata, and rich savory terrines or pâtés.
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the historic Castello di Pomino estate in the cool, high-altitude Apennine foothills of Tuscany, Frescobaldi's Vendemmia Tardiva is a late-harvest masterpiece. The estate's winemaking legacy is legendary; in 1716, Grand Duke Cosimo III de' Medici declared Pomino one of Tuscany's four greatest wine regions. This sweet white wine takes advantage of the estate's unique microclimate, where autumn mists and cool breezes encourage the development of noble rot (Botrytis cinerea) on the vines. Typically crafted from a blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Bianco, and Gewürztraminer, the grapes are hand-harvested late in the season to maximize sugar concentration. After a slow fermentation, the wine is aged in French oak barriques, resulting in a luscious, golden nectar defined by aromas of candied citrus, dried apricot, honey, and wildflowers, all balanced by a vibrant, mountain-born acidity.
🍾 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.