White Still Wine | Italy | Tuscany | IGT Toscana | 75cl
£42.95
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£257.70
£244.82 case
ABV: 13.5%
Size: 75cl
Closure Type: Cork
Country: Italy
Region: Tuscany
Sub-Region: IGT Toscana
Wine Style: Crisp and Dry White
Grape: Chardonnay
Benefizio Riserva recounts the history of Chardonnay in Tuscany. This grape variety was introduced to Castello di Pomino’s vineyards in 1855, and by 1878 the Estate had received the gold medal at the Paris Expo for the quality of its wines. In 1973, at a vineyard located 700 metres above sea level, Benefizio was born: the first white wine in Italy to be fermented in barriques. With the 2005 harvest, Benefizio acquired the title “Riserva”, or “Reserve”. Elegance, expressiveness and body.
Benefizio 2022 presents a wonderful straw yellow colour with golden reflections. The bouquet is varied, presenting hints of white fruit such as pear, notes of exotic fruit such as mango, banana and pineapple and more citrus notes of candied cedar. The citrus sensation is also echoed by hints of orange blossom. On the palate it is savory and mineral, with an elegant and harmonious finish; the aromatic intensity perceived on the palate is expanded by the content alcohol and a dry fruit aftertaste. Persistent and long finish.
