2024 Antinori Cervaro della Sala

In the glass, it has a beautiful straw-yellow color, with a complex fruity bouquet on the nose revealing hints of citrus, pineapple, pears, and vanilla (from the wood). The taste is beautiful, full, and distinctly characterful. Furthermore, hints of flowers can be detected. This blend wine from Umbria is made from 85% Chardonnay and 15% Grechetto. From Umbria comes this superb wine from Antinori, which can rival a beautiful Burgundy. Complex due to aging in wooden barrels. The aroma and palate display a unity of vanilla, acacia flowers, citrus fruit, and pear, followed by a full, creamy impression on the palate: unmistakably a Chardonnay. The Grechette grape provides original mineral notes. The finish lingers for a very long time. The wine is named after the family that owned Castello della Sala in the 14th century: Conti Della Cervara. The grapes for this fine white wine come from the 15 to 20-year-old vineyards of the Castello della Sala estate. The vineyards are situated at an altitude between 200 and 400 meters. The soil is calcareous, full of marine fossils and clay. Immediately after harvesting, the grapes are cooled to ensure they reach the press at a relatively low temperature. The grapes are pressed and fermented separately. To obtain the finest possible aroma, the skins are macerated in the must for approximately 8 hours. For further fermentation, the wine is placed in 225-liter French oak barriques for 15 days. Subsequently, further aging takes place in wooden barriques for about 5 months. The blend is created before the wine is bottled. Finally, the wine remains in the bottle in the estate's cellars for another 10 months for further aging. FUN FACT: The wine is stored in our climate-controlled Wine Warehouse, and if you come to pick up the wine, you often receive a nice discount . You will see your discount immediately when you select 'Pick up' on the checkout page. We are located in Dordrecht, almost next to the A16, with ample parking. Click here for our address. Need advice on finding the ideal wine for your dish? Ask our Sommelier for advice - Free for our customers