Highlights
Cervaro della Sala Marchesi Antinori 2022
Cervaro della Sala is a benchmark for Italian white wine. The 2022 vintage from Antinori's Castello della Sala estate continues this legacy, delivering a powerful, complex white often compared to top-tier white Burgundy for its structure and depth.
The wine is a blend of Chardonnay and a small amount of Grechetto. The Chardonnay is barrel-fermented and aged, which builds the wine's rich texture and layers notes of ripe stone fruit with vanilla and toasted nuts. The local Grechetto grape provides a counterpoint, cutting through that richness with bright acidity and a distinct flinty minerality.
Cervaro was one of the first Italian whites to undergo malolactic fermentation and oak aging, a practice that established its iconic status. The 2022 vintage reflects a warm growing season, resulting in a concentrated wine that balances its power with precision.
- Built to Age: Excellent now, but will gain significant complexity in the cellar for over a decade.
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Tasting Profile: Ripe stone fruit, lemon curd, vanilla, and toasted nuts with a defining mineral finish.
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Food Pairing: Versatile enough for rich seafood like lobster or scallops, roasted chicken, and truffle dishes.
Technical Details:
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Appellation: Umbria IGT
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Grapes: Chardonnay, Grechetto
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Aging: 6 months in French oak barriques
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Alcohol: 13%
- CountryItaly
- RegionUmbria
- TypeWhite Wine
- Size750ml
- SKU 210000005033