
22/06/2025
Benefizio at 50: Tuscany’s Trailblazing Chardonnay
Born in 1973, Benefizio was Italy’s breakthrough barrique-aged white, planted at nearly 700 m in the woods of Castello Pomino. Now, fifty vintages on, this Chardonnay remains a statement of elegance—floral, citrusy, mineral and spiced, crafted with rigorous barrel-aging and lees stirring.
As part of the 50th Benefizio celebrations, we held an exclusive vertical masterclass at Grand Cru, led by Stefano Benini, Vice-President & Export Director of Frescobaldi. A rare tasting across vintages that showcased the evolution and elegance of this iconic Chardonnay.