Antinori Bramito del Cervo Castello della Sala 2014

Wine Type:
Style of Wine:	Light & Crisp
Country of Origin:	Italy
Wine Region:	Umbria
Grape Varietal:	Chardonnay
Bottle Format:	750mL
Case Size:	6 bottles
$149.70 Per Case ($24.95/btl)

Tasting Notes

The first vintage of the Chardonnay Castello della Sala was the 1994. The Castello della Sala estate, purchased by Antinori in 1940, is located approximately 10 miles (18 kilometers) from the city of Orvieto. The castle is an interesting example of medieval military architecture and its micro-climate, rather cool, is an ideal one for white wine and Pinot Noir.
100% Chardonnay, Bramito del Cervo is a brilliant yellow in color with greenish highlights and its nose features tropical fruit, particularly pineapple, along with notes of vanilla. Savory and mineral in flavor, it is soft and balanced with lightly oaky notes which blend harmoniously into the structure of the wine.

Critical Praise

An exceptionally attractive barrel-fermented but not excessively oaky alternative to white Burgundy, made in Umbria with all the know-how and experience of the Antinori team. The baby brother of their top class Cervaro della Sala at a friendlier price, and a modern match for the retro, but classic, combination of properly ripe melon and top-flight Parma ham. - http://www.thewinesociety.com/