Leonia Pomino Brut Bianco DOC Jéroboam In Wooden Box 2017 Winery Frescobaldi

The Leonia Pomino Brut 2017 from Cantine Frescobaldi, in Jeroboam format, is an elegant Classic Method sparkling wine with a fine and persistent perlage. With aromas of flowers, honey and dried apricot, it offers a creamy sip balanced by a well-calibrated acidity. Ideal for refined aperitifs, it pairs perfectly with fish and shellfish starters.

Leonia 2017 Jéroboam In Wooden Box - Classic Method Sparkling Wine BRUT

Classic Method Sparkling Wine Brut “Leonia” by Frescolbadi: an authentic expression of Tuscany The Brut Classic Method Spumante “Leonia” of Frescolbadi was born in the heart of Tuscany, a land that has an extraordinary vocation for viticulture and the biodiversity of the area. The Counts of Frescobaldi family has been producing wines in this area since the early 1300s, supplying wines to the noble families of Europe, including the English royal family and the Pope.

Sustainability and respect

For nature Today the winery's commitment is mainly to respect the nature surrounding their vineyards and biodiversity through responsible intervention in the vineyard and careful use of recyclable materials. The Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes of the Classic Method Sparkling Wine “Leonia” of Frescolbadi come from vineyards entirely managed in such a way as to follow all the principles of Integrated and Sustainable Agriculture, so much so that they received the AgriQuality Certification in 2012.

The territory of Castello di Pomino

The production area is the territory of Castello di Pomino, a hidden gem at the beginning of the first Florentine mountains with an altitude of approximately 700 meters above sea level with lush vegetation that includes sequoias, firs and chestnut trees.

Vinification and refinement:

The harvest is carried out by hand; in the cellar, the grapes are subjected to light pressing which leads to the extraction of the must from the berry. Fermentation takes place in steel and a small part in wood; referments in the bottle and ages for 36 months on the yeasts.

The Brut Classic Method Spumante “Leonia” by Frescolbadi:

It appears a brilliant straw yellow with golden reflections; on the nose it reveals citrus and peach aromas, but also floral ones such as magnolia, white thorn and cedar flowers with a crunchy final note that floods the nose. In the mouth it is creamy and enveloping, fresh with a balanced flavor with a long finish, tickled by the persistent perlage.

Pairings and occasions for consumption:

The Brut Classic Method Spumante “ Leonia" of Frescolbadi goes excellently with fish-based dishes and fresh cheeses. Product to be consumed for formal occasions, discovering in the glass the history of a family, which has always been dedicated to the world of wine.

The Cantine Frescobaldi

The Cantine Frescobaldi are an icon in the production of Tuscan wines, with a long tradition in the creation of excellent red wines and white wines. With a history dating back over 700 years, the Frescobaldi family has been able to combine a passion for viticulture and a love for the Tuscan territory, giving life to high quality and internationally renowned wines. Discover the selection of Frescobaldi cellars on arcoshop.it