Castello Della Sala Bramìto Del Cervo Chardonnay IGT 2024 - 75cl/12.5%

Castello della Sala, part of the historic Marchesi Antinori group, is located in Umbria near Orvieto, about 18 km from the city. The estate centers on a medieval castle built in 1350 as a defensive fortification during regional conflicts. Acquired by the Antinori family in the 20th century, it spans 600 hectares with 229 hectares of vineyards at 220-470 meters altitude on clay-calcareous soils rich in fossil shells. Ideal for white varieties like Chardonnay due to excellent sun exposure and diurnal temperature variation, it produces terroir-driven wines, with Bramìto as a modern expression since its first vintage in 1994.

Castello della Sala Bramìto del Cervo Chardonnay Umbria IGT 2024 is 100% Chardonnay from vineyards around the medieval castle. It's an elegant, terroir-focused white wine benefiting from clay-calcareous soils rich in fossils for minerality. Partially fermented and aged in barriques for subtle complexity, while preserving freshness. A benchmark Umbrian Chardonnay since 1994, emphasizing purity and balance over heavy oak.

Nosing: Fresh and elegant with Williams pear, Scotch broom blossoms, lime citrus, toasted hazelnuts, and subtle tropical hints.

Palate: Bright and harmonious; flavors of ripe pear, citrus zest, white flowers, light vanilla, and mineral notes; balanced freshness with subtle creaminess from partial oak.

Finish: Long and persistent with delicate fresh almond, refined minerality, and lingering citrus freshness.