Castello della Sala | Antinori

Vom Castello della Sala, unweit von Orvieto, 500 Meter hoch gelegen, kommen ausnahmslos exzellente Tropfen wie der San Giovanni della Sala. Ein dichter, ausgewogener Klassiker, der mit Mineralik und Würze vollends überzeugt. SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2019 San Giovanni della Sala is remarkably fresh, balancing richness with tension, as pretty yellow flowers give way to green apple, with hints of sage and ginger. It floods the palate with silky textures carrying ripe orchard fruits, and subtly sweet spices settle upon the senses as juicy acids add verve. The finish is medium in length, showing salty minerality and lingering inner florals. This blend of Grechetto, Procanico, Pinot Bianco and Viognier is a pleasure to taste." Vinous

Reiches, schön ausgewogenes Bouquet mit Noten von Kumquats. Am Gaumen gelbes Steinobst, Graphit, Mineralien und eine zarte Vanillenote. Dieser frische Weiße ist schon heute elegant, ausgewogen, füllig und persistent am Gaumen, die weitere Flaschenreife wird ihn vollends abrunden. SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2019 Bramìto della Sala lifts from the glass with a strikingly fresh and perfumed bouquet, showing smoky stone dust and young peach with hints of lime and yellow flowers. Soft textures wash across the palate, soothing yet also leaving a sizzle of brisk acids and minerals and creating a juicy and tactile expression. The finish is medium in length yet vibrant, resonating on notes of lemony citrus and tart apple. This is a beautiful and mouthwatering Umbrian Chardonnay." Vinous

Feine Spätlese: Komplexer Duft und seidiger Geschmack mit Aromen von süßen, saftigen Pfirsichen, reifen Birnen, Jasmin und Honig. Muffato della Sala ist einer der köstlichsten frisch zu trinkenden Süßweine Italiens. SUPERIORE.DE

"That was a cool and wet vintage, and although the Botrytis cinerea set in easily enough, the 2014 vintage is noticeably thinner and weaker in terms of intensity. The 2013 Muffato della Sala (packaged in a 500-milliliter bottle) takes that intensity way up, thanks to the normal, or classic, weather seen in this growing season. The bouquet delivers honey, acacia flower and touches of caramel. The wine's texture is rich and beautifully enhanced by dried apricot and quince." Robert Parker

Seit vielen Jahren liefert Castello della Sala einen der berühmtesten Weißweine Italiens, den Cervaro. Er wurde in den letzten Jahren immer frischer und zugleich tiefer, ohne die konservative, breite Stilistik, die ältere Spätlese-Ausgaben dieses Weins noch geprägt haben. Im Bouquet Apfelkompott, Sahne, Noten von Eichenrinde und Pfirsich. Am Gaumen voller tropischer Früchte mit einer feinen Säure-Ader und präziser mineralischer Komponente. Ein lang anhaltender, wunderschöner Weißer und jedes Jahr zu Recht einer der begehrtesten weißen Kreszenzen der Weinwelt. SUPERIORE.DE

"Klares, leuchtendes Strohgelb. In der Nase nach Feuerstein, zartem Fumé, elegantem Holzeinsatz, reifer Birne, Quitte, Banane, im Nachhall nach Mango. Am Gaumen elegant und mit kompaktem Körper, spannt einen weiten Fächer auf, mineralischer Unterton, helle Frucht, mit Druck und Salz, wächst immer weiter." Falstaff

"The 2018 Cervaro della Sala is a blend of 92% Chardonnay with a splash of Grechetto, showing a rich and alluring bouquet, leading off with a hint of vanilla bean and giving way to peach, a dusting of confectioner’s spice and dried yellow flowers. On the palate, silky textures flesh out across the senses, carrying flavors of ripe apple, apricot and sweet herbs, as minerals and acids mingle toward the close. The finish is long and almost salty, buzzing with energy and making the mouth water for another sip. The balance here is impeccable, as is the use of barrel fermentation to create such textural richness." Vinous

"Compared to the 2017 vintage that shows a more accessible and full-bodied style, the 2018 Cervaro della Sala is a classic edition—it's about as classic as I have ever tasted this landmark white from Umbria to be. This cooler vintage prizes finesse and elegance, and those traits are matched by efforts in the winery to accomplish that same goal. On many levels, the 2018 vintage opens a new chapter for Cervaro della Sala, with a stronger emphasis on preserved lemon, crisp pear and crushed mineral. The wine offers beautiful freshness and linearity. I must also mention that this vintage is released while the fruit is still a bit closed or shy. That slightly reductive approach bodes very well for the wine's future evolution." Robert Parker

"Focused and complex on the nose with stone, sliced cooked apple and hints of toffee. Full-bodied, with a density and freshness and liveliness. Vivid and energetic. All about class here." James Suckling

Seit vielen Jahren liefert Castello della Sala einen der berühmtesten Weißweine Italiens, den Cervaro. Er wurde in den letzten Jahren immer frischer und zugleich tiefer, ohne die konservative, breite Stilistik, die ältere Spätlese-Ausgaben dieses Weins noch geprägt haben. Im Bouquet Apfelkompott, Sahne, Noten von Eichenrinde und Pfirsich. Am Gaumen voller tropischer Früchte mit einer feinen Säure-Ader und präziser mineralischer Komponente. Ein lang anhaltender, wunderschöner Weißer und jedes Jahr zu Recht einer der begehrtesten weißen Kreszenzen der Weinwelt. SUPERIORE.DE

"Klares, leuchtendes Strohgelb. In der Nase nach Feuerstein, zartem Fumé, elegantem Holzeinsatz, reifer Birne, Quitte, Banane, im Nachhall nach Mango. Am Gaumen elegant und mit kompaktem Körper, spannt einen weiten Fächer auf, mineralischer Unterton, helle Frucht, mit Druck und Salz, wächst immer weiter." Falstaff

"The 2018 Cervaro della Sala is a blend of 92% Chardonnay with a splash of Grechetto, showing a rich and alluring bouquet, leading off with a hint of vanilla bean and giving way to peach, a dusting of confectioner’s spice and dried yellow flowers. On the palate, silky textures flesh out across the senses, carrying flavors of ripe apple, apricot and sweet herbs, as minerals and acids mingle toward the close. The finish is long and almost salty, buzzing with energy and making the mouth water for another sip. The balance here is impeccable, as is the use of barrel fermentation to create such textural richness." Vinous

"Compared to the 2017 vintage that shows a more accessible and full-bodied style, the 2018 Cervaro della Sala is a classic edition—it's about as classic as I have ever tasted this landmark white from Umbria to be. This cooler vintage prizes finesse and elegance, and those traits are matched by efforts in the winery to accomplish that same goal. On many levels, the 2018 vintage opens a new chapter for Cervaro della Sala, with a stronger emphasis on preserved lemon, crisp pear and crushed mineral. The wine offers beautiful freshness and linearity. I must also mention that this vintage is released while the fruit is still a bit closed or shy. That slightly reductive approach bodes very well for the wine's future evolution." Robert Parker

"Focused and complex on the nose with stone, sliced cooked apple and hints of toffee. Full-bodied, with a density and freshness and liveliness. Vivid and energetic. All about class here." James Suckling