Pomino

Pomino is a historic wine-producing region in Tuscany, Italy, known for its white Pomino Bianco and red Pomino Rosso, wines produced from vineyards in the Pomino area. The name also refers to the wine appellation associated with that district.

Geography and terroir: Pomino lies in the Tuscan hills northeast of Florence. The area benefits from a cool climate, notable diurnal temperature variation, and soils that are often clay- and limestone-rich with minerality. These conditions are conducive to aromatic white wines as well as structured reds.

History: Wine production in Pomino dates to the Middle Ages, with the wines gaining wider attention in the 18th and 19th centuries. The Frescobaldi family played a prominent role in developing Pomino wines in the modern era, introducing vineyard improvements and winemaking techniques, including maturation practices that employed oak. The region has been part of Italy's system of wine designations as Pomino under Tuscany's framework since the late 20th century.

Wine styles: Pomino Bianco is a white wine, typically dry and fresh with bright acidity and mineral notes; Pomino Rosso is a red wine, often medium-bodied with red fruit character and a firm structure. Grape selections and stylistic approaches vary among producers, reflecting both traditional and contemporary trends.

Current status: Today Pomino remains a small but historically significant subregion within Tuscany's wider wine landscape, with producers serving domestic and international markets and contributing to regional wine tourism.