Description
The Pomino PDO is reserved for the following types of wine: White, Red, Spumante, Spumante Rosé, White Late Harvest, Red Late Harvest, Vin Santo and Vin Santo Occhio di Pernice. The Designation also incorporates numerous grape variety specifications.
Production Area
The production area of Pomino PDO is within parts of the territory of the municipality of Rufina in the Province of Florence, in the Tuscany region.
Description of product typologies
Pomino PDO Bianco is straw-yellow with greenish reflections; the nose reveals floral hints of chamomile and hawthorn, with notes of grapefruit and tropical fruit; it is harmonious and dry on the palate, with a slightly bitter aftertaste. It can display Riserva on the label if the wine has undergone a minimum ageing period of one year, of which at least 8 months must be in barrels or small oak kegs; the ageing period commences November 1st of the year in which the grapes were produced. Pomino PDO Rosso is vivid ruby red with garnet red hues; the nose displays fragrances of ripe berries and spices; it is structured and full-bodied on the palate, with the flavours evolving and leading to liquorice and chocolate. It can display Riserva on the label. Pomino PDO Spumante is yellow, varying in depth, and has a fine, persistent perlage; the nose offers an evident delicate hint of freshly baked bread; it is lively and harmonious on the palate, with a slightly almondy finish. It can display Riserva on the label. Pomino PDO Spumante Rosé is various shades of pink and has a fine, persistent perlage; delicate hints of yeast on the nose are accompanied by light fruity notes; it is balanced and medium-bodied on the palate. It can display Riserva on the label. Pomino PDO Vendemmia Tardiva Bianco ranges from deep straw-yellow to amber; the nose is intense and ethereal, with hints of freshly cut flowers; it is harmonious and velvety on the palate, with a faint floral undertone. Pomino PDO Vendemmia Tardiva Rosso ranges from ruby red to garnet red, varying in intensity; the nose reveals notes of blackberry, black mulberry, blackcurrant and an ample range of spices; it is elegant and embracing on the palate, supported by notes of liquorice root and cocoa. Pomino PDO Vin Santo ranges from straw-yellow to intense amber; the nose is particularly intense, with fruity notes of almond and hints of acacia honey; this wine’s elegance and subtlety are expressed on the palate, leading to a long, persistent finish. Pomino PDO Vin Santo Occhio di Pernice is garnet-red, varying in intensity; the nose opens with embracing, ethereal and fruity aromas, and finishes with a floral, spicy background; it is sweet, smooth and velvety on the palate, with strong notes of almond and vanilla. Processes relative to the traditional method of secondary fermentation in the bottle, which invloves shaking and disgorgement, must be respected in the production of Pomino PDO Spumante wines. Grapes used to produce Pomino PDO Vendemmia Tardiva Bianco and Pomino PDO Vendemmia Tardiva Rosso wines must have been dried on the vines long enough to ensure a minimum natural alcohol level of 12% vol. when they are harvested. Pomino PDO Vin Santo and Pomino PDO Vin Santo Occhio di Pernice wines must be obtained from carefully selected grapes that have been dried on the vines or in suitable environments; partial drying with the aid of forced ventilation is permitted. There is a mandatory ageing period in wooden recipients, after which the wines must have reached a minimum total alcohol level of 15.5% vol. Pomino PDO Rosso wines must have been aged for a minimum period of 6 months in barrels or small oak kegs; for Pomino PDO Rosso Riserva the minimum ageing period is 2 years, of which at least 12 months must be in barrels or small oak kegs, with at least 3 months maturing in the bottle before being put on the market. For both types of wines the mandatory ageing period commences November 1st of the year in which the grapes were produced. The ageing period for Pomino PDO Spumante wines includes at least 15 months on the lees, commencing from the bottling date and nevertheless not before January 1st of the year following the grape harvest; Pomino PDO Spumante Riserva wines must remain on the lees for at least 36 months. Pomino PDO wines can only be released for consumption from the following dates: November 1st of the year following that in which the grapes were produced for Pomino PDO Rosso, with specification of grape variety, and Pomino PDO Bianco Riserva; November 1st of the second year following that in which the grapes were produced for Pomino PDO Rosso Riserva; June 1st of the year following that in which the grapes were produced for Pomino PDO Vendemmia Tardiva Bianco and Pomino PDO Vendemmia Tardiva Rosso; November 1st of the third year following that of the grape harvest for Pomino PDO Vin Santo and Pomino PDO Vin Santo Occhio di Pernice; April 1st of the second year following that in which the grapes were produced for Pomino PDO Spumante Bianco and Pomino PDO Spumante Rosé; January 1st of the fourth year following that in which the grapes were produced for Pomino PDO Spumante Bianco Riserva and Pomino PDO Spumante Rosé Riserva.
Grape variety specifications
The Pomino PDO may display the following grape variety specifications. From white grape varieties: min. 85% Chardonnay, Sauvignon, pure or with the addition of similarly-coloured grapes originating from other grape varieties suitable for cultivation in the concerned area, max. 15%. From red grape varieties: min. 85% Pinot Nero, Merlot, pure or with the addition of similarly-coloured grapes originating from other grape varieties suitable for cultivation in the concerned area, max. 15%. The characteristics of the colour, fragrances and flavour of each specification are those typical of the grape variety and terroir of origin.
Additional specifications
The Pomino PDO designation can be followed by the specification Vigna (Vineyard) with the relative toponym. The use of “Rosé” is permitted on the label of Pomino PDO Spumante Rosé wines.
