Castello della Sala (Antinori)

One of the most imposing pieces of military architecture in Umbria, the Castello della Sala was built in the 14th century by the Monaldeschi family. The terroir around the castle is exceptional for producing white varieties. The vines grow in clay and calcareous based soils, rich in fossil shells. The exposure guarantees plenty of sunlight while the altitude and inland location ensures a good variation in temperature between day and night. Lower, more humid elevations allow for the formation of Botrytis Cinerea (noble rot), and thus the production of Italy’s most famous Sauternes-style dessert wine: Muffato della Sala.