2023 Marchesi Antinori, Castello della Sala, Cervaro della Sala

Vibrant & fresh Burgundian Style Chardonnay from Umbria

Cervaro della Sala 2022 is a light straw yellow in color with greenish hues. The nose presents slight smoky notes of cedar and flint followed by floral hints of Spanish broom and mimosa blossoms. The palate is vibrant, fresh characterized by notes of vanilla, lemon butter and small pastries. Cervaro della Sala has outstanding aging potential but can be enjoyed immediately.

"Attractive nose of ripe mangoes, pineapple and grilled lemons with some toasty, nutty notes and hints of smoky minerality. Cardamom and pie crust, too. It’s full-bodied, nervy and juicy, with bright acidity and savoury nuances. It’s layered and long and it builds up on the palate, with vibrant, spicy notes of candied ginger, dried lemons and bitter citrus peel. Truly the Montrachet of Italy. Drink or hold."
-James Suckling

• Robert Parker: 94/100 Pts
• James Suckling: 98 Pts
• Aged 5 months in oak

STORY BEHIND THE WINE

Tuscany is famous for its red wines so when Marchese Niccolò Antinori, father of Piero, the current chairman of the company, decided to make a great white wine, he looked to Umbria and bought the Castello della Sale property. This wine was one of the first Italian wines to have malolactic fermentation and ageing take place in barriques