Spotlight On: Castello della Sala
Castello della Sala is arguably Italy's most famous white wine estate with the fossil rich soil found here perfect for producing top quality Chardonnay. This beautiful medieval estate run by Marchesi Antinori is located on a hilltop near Orvieto in Umbria, near the Tuscan border.
“Cervaro and Bramìto continue to be huge standouts and a perfect example of the heights that Chardonnay can reach in this region.“ Eric Guido, Vinous.com
The estate’s top wine, Cervaro della Sala, has been labelled the ‘Montrachet of Italy’ by James Suckling for its incredible depth, complexity and ability to age like the very best Burgundy. An elegant blend of Chardonnay with a touch of Grechetto that brings freshness and structure to the blend. Cervaro della Sala has earned its place as a benchmark Italian white. Poured in top restaurants around the world, it’s celebrated for its depth and finesse. Rich and layered yet beautifully balanced, it drinks well young but has the structure to age gracefully for up to 15 years.
The mouth-watering second wine, Bramito, comes from the estate’s younger vines and is easily one of the best value Chardonnays from anywhere in the World. Part-barrel fermented, showing good quality rich and creamy fruit with light pineapple peel and crisp golden apple. Floral, sapid and mineral in character, with a short stay in oak. Excellent fresh finish and a great value alternative for lovers of white Burgundy.