Benefit Reserve 2020
Pomino Bianco Riserva DOC
On the road to Pomino I get excited every time to discover this unique corner of Tuscany: hills and cypresses leave
suddenly the place to steep slopes, cooler temperatures in summer and snow in winter, magnificent fir forests and
centuries-old sequoias surrounding the Chardonnay vineyards, planted here since 1855. At 700 meters above sea level, it was born in 1973
Cru Benefizio, the first white wine in Italy fermented and aged in barriques.
Climate trend
The budding of the vines in spring 2020 was homogeneous and early, certainly due to the mild winter
characterized by days with temperatures that are never too cold. The development of the shoots was uniform and the leaves fin
immediately of an intense and brilliant green: evident sign of plants in full health. In the two months preceding the collection
during the veraison of the grapes, regular rains and lots of sunshine in the rest of the period. At the moment of the harvest the grapes are
crunchy results, with good acidity and aromatic charge. If the first bunches arrived in the cellar healthily
perfect, the grapes harvested in the following days were no less: the hot and dry days of September have
allowed to carry out a very high quality harvest to the end.
Vinification and maturation
The Benefizio vineyard is located at an altitude of 700 m a.s.l., with an southern exposure and a predominantly
sandy. The grapes of Chardonnay have been harvested in boxes by hand with extreme care and attention. Once
arrived in the cellar, the pressing to which they were subjected was extremely soft and delicate, allowing
a good extraction of clear must, further clarified after cold decantation.
obtained were placed in barriques, 50% new and 50% first passage, where they carried out the fermentation
alcoholic and only partially the malolactic one. Subsequently the wine is matured in wood, on the lees,
with bâtonnage made as needed. After a further period of aging in bottle, Benefizio Riservaha
achieved its maximum taste-olfactory expression in terms of elegance and harmony.
Tasting notes
Benefizio 2020 presents itself at the sight of a bright straw yellow color with golden reflections. Intense smell and
the bouquet is aromatically rich, with hints that refer to citrus fruits such as grapefruit and bergamot but also
tropical fruit and floral notes reminiscent of orange blossom and lacamomile. His body is also enhanced by notes
tertiary due to aging in wood, perceived later, as hints of sweet spices and toasting. The
sip is also elegant, with a wonderful freshness well combined with softness. Both will donate over time
an amazing longevity and shelf life.