{"product_id":"frescobaldi-pomino-benefizio-2023","title":"Frescobaldi Pomino Benefizio Riserva 2023","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWinery Background and History\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eBenefizio is a historic single-vineyard Chardonnay creation from Castello Pomino—part of the Frescobaldi family estates. This cru, established in 1973, was the first white wine in Italy to undergo fermentation and aging in barriques, making it a landmark in Italian white winemaking tradition. \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eProducer and Winemaker\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eProduced by Frescobaldi’s skilled winemaking team at Castello Pomino, this wine exemplifies the mindful blend of tradition, precision, and continual refinement that characterizes modern Frescobaldi vintages. \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVineyards and Micro-Climate\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe Benefizio vineyard sits at an elevation of approximately 700 m, surrounded by ancient fir and sequoia forests. The terrain features sandy soils, southern exposure, and a cool, mountain-influenced climate with significant diurnal shifts—ideal for preserving acidity and producing elegant Chardonnay. \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVinification \u0026amp; Aging Methods\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eGrapes are hand-harvested into crates with utmost care. After a soft pressing and cold clarification, the must undergoes alcoholic fermentation (and partial malolactic) in barriques (50 % new, 50 % second fill). The wine is then aged on the lees with bâtonnage and receives additional bottle aging before release. \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe 2023 vintage appears a splendid straw-yellow with golden highlights. The bouquet is intense and complex, offering ripe white peach and pear followed by warm, sweet spice undertones. On the palate, it is highly structured, ethereal, and leaves a clean, lingering aftertaste. \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood \u0026amp; Wine Pairing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThis wine pairs beautifully with refined seafood, creamy risotto, and white meats—especially those prepared with subtle spice or herbal elements—where its elegance and structure can shine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eService Methods and Temperature\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eServe chilled at around \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e10–12 °C\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e in a medium-stemmed white wine glass to best enjoy its aromatic complexity and fresh profile—no decanting needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eStorage and Aging Potential\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThanks to its structure and oak aging, this wine can gracefully evolve over the next \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e5–7 years\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, developing greater complexity while retaining its signature freshness and precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrape Varietals \u0026amp; Percentage Used\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eA blend of \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e80 % Chardonnay\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e20 % Pinot Bianco\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, with some sources also referencing minor quantities of Traminer and Riesling—especially in older blends. \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eABV (Alcohol by Volume)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eApproximately \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e13.5 %\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, according to general listings for Benefizio. \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jebsen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47922268930262,"sku":null,"price":488.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/5465\/4934\/files\/FrescobaldiPominoBenefizio_370570d5-7ad9-49c1-904e-7e5255478217.png?v=1773667940","url":"https:\/\/www.pinotera.com\/products\/frescobaldi-pomino-benefizio-2023","provider":"Pinotera Wines \u0026 Spirits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}