Castello di Pomino
Castello di Pomino is one of the eight estates founded by the Frescobaldi family in Tuscany, taking its name from the town of the same name where it stands.
Now famous for its wine, the Castello di Pomino estate was built in the 1500s and, hidden in the Florentine mountains, has always represented an elegant and feminine place. Among the successes achieved by the wines produced in Pomino are those of 1716, when Cosimo III de’Medici, Grand Duke of Tuscany, named the small village as one of the four places in the region where wines of excellent quality are produced; 1873, when it and its wines were awarded prizes at the Vienna World’s Fair; and 1878, when Pomino wines received first prize at the Paris Expo.
Castello Pomino’s vineyards were among the first in all of Tuscany to see the cultivation of international grape varieties such as cabernet sauvignon, merlot, pinot noir and chardonnay, and it was here that, for the first time, the ‘specialised vineyard’ was introduced and it was realised that gravity could be exploited for a natural decanting from barrels, allowing the original characteristics of the wine to be maintained.
Among the excellent wines of this winery are the Castello di Pomino Benefizio (vintage or Riserva) and the Pomino Bianco.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Castello di Pomino located and in which appellation does it produce?
Castello di Pomino is located in the area of the same name among the Florentine mountains, and is one of the Frescobaldi family's eight Tuscan estates. The estate produces within the Pomino DOC appellation, one of Tuscany's smallest and oldest denominations.
Since when has Castello di Pomino existed? Has it received historic recognition?
The castle was built in the 1500s, but its winemaking fame goes back even further: as early as 1716 Cosimo III de' Medici listed Pomino among the four Tuscan places producing excellent-quality wines. Pomino wines were later awarded at the 1873 Vienna World's Fair and won a gold medal at the 1878 Paris Expo.
What innovations did Castello di Pomino introduce to Tuscan viticulture?
Pomino's vineyards were among the first in Tuscany to grow international varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. It was also the first place where the 'specialized vineyard' was introduced and where it was realized that gravity could be used for a natural transfer of wine between casks, preserving the wine's original character.
What wines does Castello di Pomino produce?
Its main labels include Pomino Benefizio, also available in Riserva version, and Pomino Bianco. The estate also produces Leonia, a Metodo Classico sparkling wine that showcases the international varieties grown at Pomino since its earliest plantings.
Can you visit Castello di Pomino? Does it also offer hospitality?
Yes, the estate offers tastings customizable to visitors' preferences, with a focus on labels such as Leonia Metodo Classico and Benefizio Riserva. Five exclusive rooms and a garden with a hot tub also allow guests to stay at the estate surrounded by nature.
