Marchesi Antinori
Marchesi Antinori - Castello della Sala - Pinot Nero della Sala Umbria Rosso IGT 2020 cl75
| Order Notes: | Wine with limited availability. |
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Description |
2020 will be remembered as a generally dry year. The winter, generally without rain, was characterized by temperatures that were not too cold. The spring climate, which arrived slightly later than in previous years, was characterized by mild days and temperatures above seasonal averages, with the exception of some cooler periods at the beginning of April. Subsequently, starting from June until almost mid-August, the warm and dry climate led to early ripening of the grapes. The time of the harvest was chosen by seeking the maximum expression of the fruit. The Pinot Noir harvest began in the first week of September with healthy, ripe grapes, characterized by excellent freshness and an excellent aromatic profile. 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 | Pinot Noir 100% |
| Origin and Name | Umbria - Umbria Rosso IGT |
| Winemaking and Refinement | After destemming and a soft pressing, the grapes were transferred to small stainless steel truncated cone-shaped tanks, where cold maceration for about 3 days was followed by alcoholic fermentation, which lasted about a week. The latter took place at a controlled temperature of 26 °C and ended in 228-liter containers where the wine completed malolactic fermentation and continued maturing for several months. The Pinot Nero della Sala was refined for a period in the bottle in the historic cellars of the castle before being released onto the market. |
| Tasting Notes |
The Pinot Nero della Sala 2020 has a penetrable ruby red color with slightly garnet reflections. On the nose it expresses itself with delicate notes of berries, pomegranate, currant and cherry, followed by spicy aromas of pink pepper. With a soft and silky taste, it is an elegant, delicate and at the same time complex wine, characterized by an excellent persistence. |
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Graduation |
14.0% Vol. |
| Additional Notes and Allergens | Contains sulphites |