Est. 1500 
4 wines 
Tastings
Tours
Accommodation
Booking required 
Wine area
Wine area
Denominations Produced
Wine areaDOC
Castello Pomino - Marchesi Frescobaldi
Castello Pomino is the Frescobaldi family's mountain estate at Pomino, east of Florence, where vines climb to 700 metres among firs and sweet chestnut. The estate dates from 1500, and its whites and sparkling wines are unusual for red-wine Tuscany. In 1716 Grand Duke Cosimo III named Pomino among Tuscany's four most prized wine territories. Chardonnay and Pinot Nero lead, with the Leonia sparkling wines made the traditional way in bottle. Visitors can taste, lunch, and stay the night in one of five castle rooms.
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Tuscany
- Est. 1500
- 4 wines
- Tastings
- Tours
- Accommodation
- Booking required
Wines from Castello Pomino - Marchesi Frescobaldi
About Castello Pomino - Marchesi Frescobaldi
Pomino is where Tuscany starts to feel alpine. The estate sits in the first mountains east of Florence, on the edge of the Foreste Casentinesi national park. Sequoias, firs and chestnut trees stand around the vineyards. The castle that names the estate was built in 1500.
The place has been on Tuscany's wine map for three centuries. In 1716 Grand Duke Cosimo III de' Medici named the four most prized wine territories of Tuscany. The notice is now seen as the ancestor of the modern DOC system. Pomino was on the list, beside Chianti, Carmignano and Val d'Arno di Sopra. Its wines went on to win awards at the 1873 World's Fair in Vienna, then a gold medal in Paris in 1878.
The altitude sets the style. This is white and sparkling country inside red-wine Tuscany. Benefizio tells the story of Chardonnay in the region. Pomino Bianco and Pomino Pinot Nero carry the Pomino DOC, and there is a Vin Santo and a late-harvest white. The Leonia wines complete the range: a brut, a rosé, and the Chardonnay selection Éternelle. All are made by the metodo classico; Éternelle comes from a single vineyard at the top of the estate.
Visits run on request. Three experiences can be booked: a tour called Discovering the Pomino region from 57 euros, a Leonia-focused visit from 80, and a VIP Frescobaldi lunch at 150. Staying the night is possible too. The castle lets five rooms in the old house, with shared sitting rooms and a garden with a hydromassage pool. Tuscan meals show off the estate's wines.
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Castello Pomino - Marchesi Frescobaldi
Rufina, Florence
Denominations Produced
Wine areaDOC
Grapes Used
Visit & Experiences
3 bookable experiences at Castello Pomino - Marchesi Frescobaldi
3 tastings, checked by our editors. From €57.
Tasting & Tour
Discovering the Pomino region
2h
From €57 per person
Immerse yourself in the refined world of Castello Pomino, a jewel nestled in the heart of the Tuscan hills, where winemaking tradition meets innovation and hospitality. The tour begins with a captivating introduction to the history of the Pomino estate and the oenological heritage of the Frescobaldi family, guardians of these lands for centuries. It continues with a visit to the cellars, true showcases of Pomino vintages, and a guided walk through the modern production facilities and the verdant landscapes surrounding the villa. The experience continues in the warm and familial atmosphere of the villa, an ideal setting to savor the estate's treasures. You will taste three carefully selected Frescobaldi wines, accompanied by a small selection of typical Tuscan cheeses and a sample of the prestigious Laudemio Frescobaldi, the house's emblematic extra virgin olive oil. This sensory immersion into the world of Pomino is an invitation to discover the elegance, authenticity, and the Tuscan art of living.
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VIP Frescobaldi Lunch
3h
From €150 per person
Immerse yourself in the refined world of Castello Pomino, a jewel nestled in the Tuscan hills, where winemaking tradition meets innovation and hospitality.
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Tasting & Tour
Our Classic Method: Leonia
2h
From €80 per person
Immerse yourself in the refined world of Castello Pomino, a jewel nestled in the Tuscan hills, where winemaking tradition meets innovation and hospitality. The visit begins with a fascinating introduction to the history of the Pomino estate and the oenological heritage of the Frescobaldi family, custodians of these lands for centuries. This will be followed by a tour of the cellars, authentic treasure chests of Pomino cuvées, and a guided walk through the modern production areas and the green landscapes surrounding the villa. The experience culminates in an exclusive moment in the winery's lounge, entirely dedicated to the art of sparkling wine production according to the Classic Method. You will discover the elegant and refined world of our sparkling wines through a tasting of our Leonia Brut and Leonia Rosé spumantes. All this will be accompanied by a curated selection of tapas and Tuscan cheeses, for a perfect balance between taste and refinement.
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Experience
Visits and stays at the castle, on request
The estate arranges visits around your requirements through the form on its site, and lets five rooms in the castle with shared sitting rooms, a garden with hydromassage pool and Tuscan cooking. Three bookable experiences, from a Pomino discovery tour to a VIP Frescobaldi lunch, also run through partner platforms.
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Castello Pomino - Frescobaldi, Località Pomino, Rufina, Metropolitan City of Florence, Italy
What Castello Pomino - Marchesi Frescobaldi makes
Castello Pomino - Marchesi Frescobaldi's current bottle selection is easiest to understand through Pinot Nero and Chardonnay.
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Yes, by arrangement. The estate organises visits around your requirements through the form on its site, and three experiences can be booked: a Pomino discovery tour from 57 euros, a Leonia sparkling-wine visit from 80 euros, and a VIP Frescobaldi lunch at 150 euros.
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