Castello della SalaSan Giovanni della Sala Orvieto DOC Classico Superiore 2022

Product code: 16751
£22.35 inc VAT
£134.10 / case of 6
Italy
White Wine from
Umbria, Italy
Country
Country: Italy
Region
Region: Umbria
Type
Type: White Wine
Winery
Winery: Castello della Sala
Alcohol
Alcohol: 12.5%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Winemaker
Winemaker: Renzo Cotarella
Grape
Grape: Grechetto
Grape: Grechetto, Procanico, Pinot Bianco, Viognier
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Country
Country: Italy
Region
Region: Umbria
Type
Type: White Wine
Winery
Winery: Castello della Sala
Alcohol
Alcohol: 12.5%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Winemaker
Winemaker: Renzo Cotarella
Grape
Grape: Grechetto
Grape: Grechetto, Procanico, Pinot Bianco, Viognier

Product Notes

Castello della Sala San Giovanni della Sala Orvieto DOC Classico Superiore wine is a delightful example of Italian winemaking expertise. From the prestigious Umbrian vineyards, this vibrant white blends Grechetto and Procanico grapes, revealing a bouquet of citrus and floral notes. It's beautifully balanced, with minerality that underpins the fruity flavours and a rich, lingering finish. Wonderfully versatile, it accompanies a wide array of dishes splendidly. This superior classico is well-structured and matured, offering an excellent intensity and sophisticated complexity. An indulgence for the senses, it embodies the elegance and authenticity of the historic Castello della Sala estate.

About the Winery

Castello della Sala

Nestled majestically in the rolling hills of Umbria, Italy, you'll find the stunning Castello della Sala winery. This grandiose winery is steeped in history, boasting intricate architectural designs that point to its origins in the 14th century.

Fascinatingly, it's owned by the globally-renowned Italian winemaking family, the Antinoris. Their rich heritage, dating back six centuries, has significantly shaped the culture and quality of the vineyard's wines. Several wine varieties, notably the elegant and crisp Cervaro della Sala, have gone on to win prestigious international awards.

Situated not far from the historic town of Orvieto, the winery benefits from an idyllic climate and geography. Distinct weather patterns, combined with rich and varying soil compositions, impart unique flavours and characteristics to the vineyard's grapes. This, in turn, ensures that each bottle of Castello della Sala wine delivers an unrepeatable and delightful sensory experience.

Spanning an impressive 500 hectares, this vast winery beautifully interweaves nature with sophisticated winemaking techniques, Each season uncovers a new blanket of colours and scents that breathe life into the winery, contributing to the finesse and quality of the wines produced.

As well as delivering a stunning selection of wines, the Castello della Sala winery provides tourists with a captivating insight into its rich heritage and winemaking processes. Guided tours offer guests the opportunity to explore the medieval castle, the state-of-the-art cellars, and the fragrant vineyards, while the attentive staff share their passion for viticulture and oenology.

In summing, Castello della Sala winery is a fascinating blend of history, tradition and innovation; both a living testament to Italy's winemaking legacy and a pioneer in contemporary techniques. A visit there, either in person or through the medium of a fine bottle of wine, is rewarding indeed.

https://www.antinori.it/en/tenuta/estates-antinori/castello-della-sala-estate

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