Cervaro della Sala
One of the great and most age-worthy Italian white wines, Cervaro is a blend of 90% Chardonnay and 10% Grechetto. Both the primary and malolactic fermentation of the Chardonnay take place in oak barrels over the course of about 3 months, after which it is transferred to stainless steel to be blended with the Grechetto (which sees only stainless steel). The result is a wine that is rich, complex and structured - citrus fruit, pears, acacia flowers, vanilla and hazelnut butter - balanced with a delightful freshness. This is best paired with vegetable dishes, poultry and fish in a cream sauce.
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.
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Cervaro della Sala
One of the great and most age-worthy Italian white wines, Cervaro is a blend of 90% Chardonnay and 10% Grechetto. Both the primary and malolactic fermentation of the Chardonnay take place in oak barrels over the course of about 3 months, after which it is transferred to stainless steel to be blended with the Grechetto (which sees only stainless steel). The result is a wine that is rich, complex and structured - citrus fruit, pears, acacia flowers, vanilla and hazelnut butter - balanced with a delightful freshness. This is best paired with vegetable dishes, poultry and fish in a cream sauce.
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.
