antinori castello della sala cervaro della sala 2019

"the antinori family of florence, one of the world’s oldest and most distinguished wine producers, has lived in tuscany since the 14th century and celebrated its 625th anniversary as wine makers in 2010. the current company president, marchese piero antinori, believes in the tradition that the primary role of wine is to accompany food and enhance the dining experience. in florence, the antinori family has led a “renaissance” in italian wine making by combining long traditions, a love of authenticity and a dynamic innovative spirit. the name cervaro comes from the noble family that owned castello della sala during the 14th century, monaldeschi della cervara. a blend of chardonnay grapes and a small quantity of grechetto make a wine that can age over time and represent the elegance and complexity of this unique estate. cervaro della sala is one of the first italian white wines to have malolactic fermentation and aging take place in barriques. the first vintage of cervaro to be produced was the 1985 vintage. it is mainly produced with chardonnay and grechetto grapes, harvested overnight and refrigerated to preserve its aromas, before pressing and destemming. the two varieties ripen in different periods, are fermented and refined in a different way. chardonnay is briefly cold macerated for 4-6 hours, then fermented for 18 days in new french oak barrels, where it remains on its lees for 6 months. the grechetto, on the other hand, ferments and ages in stainless steel. the wine is then assembled and, once bottled, it rests for 10 months in the historic cellars of castello della sala. it has a bright straw yellow color with greenish reflections. the nose opens with toasted notes and fruity nuances of citrus and exotic fruits, with slight sensations of butter. on the palate it is savory and fresh, with a long and persistent finish. pleasant immediately, it has excellent evolutionary potential."