Marchesi de’ Frescobaldi 2003 Castello di Pomino Vendemmia Tardiva White (Tuscany)

Country: Italy / Castello di Pomino Vendemmia Tardiva
Variety: White Blend Tuscany
Winery: Marchesi de’ Frescobaldi / Tuscany

This is a fabulous late harvest tour de force blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Bianco, Pinot Grigio and aromatic Traminer that sees some new oak for extra depth and dimension. The trick here is that fruit comes from a high altitude vineyard so you get bright, crisp acidity beyond those syrupy sweet tones of peach, apricot, marzipan, dried mint and natural rubber. The wine leaves the palate very clean, yet its sweet flavors last a long, long time.