Marchesi Antinori - Castello della Sala - Cervaro della Sala 2022 cl75

Marchesi Antinori

Marchesi Antinori - Castello della Sala - Cervaro della Sala 2022 cl75

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Description	The 2022 vintage was characterized by winter and spring periods generally warm and dry. Starting from the month of June, also characterized by the absence of rainfall, there were peaks in temperature; these climatic conditions did not cause particular stress to the vines thanks to the soil and climate conditions present in the vineyards of Castello della Sala. The rains of the first days of August rebalanced the situation in the vineyard, ensuring that optimal maturity is achieved. The dry climate of this vintage has guaranteed the perfect integrity and health of the grapes, allowing to limit the interventions in the vineyard to a minimum and giving healthy, balanced fruits characterized by a good aromatic profile. The harvest of Chardonnay for Cervaro della Sala, considered to be of exceptional quality, began during the third week of August, with ripe grapes characterised by excellent freshness and an excellent aromatic profile. The Grechetto harvest took place after 3 weeks, towards the middle of September. The name Cervaro comes from the noble family that owned Castello della Sala during the 14th century: the Monaldeschi della Cervara. Chardonnay grapes combined with a small part of Grechetto for a wine designed to refine over time and represent the elegance and complexity of a unique place. Cervaro della Sala was one of the first Italian wines to undergo malolactic fermentation and refinement in barrique with the first vintage in 1985.
Grapes used	Chardonnay 95%, Grechetto 5%
Origin and Name	Umbria - Umbria Bianco IGT
Winemaking and Refinement	The winemaking cellar is built to take full advantage of the principle of gravity and allows the grapes to be managed and macerated without undergoing mechanical interventions resulting from pumping. The grapes are harvested in the very early hours of the morning so that the fruit reaches the cellar intact and not stressed by the higher temperatures of the day. The musts, coming from the maceration of the grapes on the skins at 10 °C for about four hours, are transferred by gravity into decantation tanks where they become clear before being transferred into barriques where the alcoholic fermentation takes place followed by the malolactic fermentation. In February the Chardonnay is ready to be transferred back into steel to join with the Grechetto, which is vinified separately in the “absence” of wood. The Cervaro della Sala then ages for a few months in the bottle in the historic cellars of the Castello della Sala before being released onto the market.
Tasting Notes	Cervaro della Sala 2022 has a slightly pale straw yellow color with some greenish reflections. The nose expresses slightly smoky sensations of cedar and flint followed by floral hints of broom and mimosa. On the palate it is vibrant, fresh and characterized by notes of vanilla, lemon butter and small pastries. A wine with great aging potential but ready to drink right away.
Graduation	13% Vol.
Additional Notes and Allergens	Contains sulphites