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Fans of Antinori's powerful Super Tuscans and Chiantis might be surprised to discover the estate produces one of Italy's top rated, age worthy Chardonnay wines from its Umbrian estate, the richly textured 97 pt. 2021 Antinori Cervaro della Sala revealing luscious stone fruit hinting of citrus and spice with bright saline acidity on a crisp, refined finish, ranked #58 on James Suckling's Top 100 Italian Wines of 2023 and solidly built to enjoy over the next decade and beyond.
Landlocked Umbria is a lesser traveled gem among Italian wine regions divided by the spine of the Apennine Mountains, its northern reaches near the Tuscan border home to Marchesi Antinori's magnificent medieval Castello della Sala estate. Spanning a total of 600 hectares, the estate's 240 hectares of hillside vineyards are situated at an altitude of 220 - 470 meters above sea level, planted in mainly clay and calcareous soils and rich in fossil shells that contribute a distinct minerality to the Cervaro. Composed of mostly Chardonnay matured in a mix of new and used oak barrels and 7% Grechetto fermented exclusively in stainless steel, the enticing 2021 Cervaro della Sala was blended in stainless steel vats before spending several months in bottle prior to release, yielding "a dramatic Cervaro della Sala that has amazing balance" with "silky, verging on creamy textures" according to Eric Guido of Vinous, who sums it up as "pure elegance."
Described as Marchesi Antinori's "top white wine" by the Wine Advocate's Monica Larner, the elegant 97 pt. 2021 Antinori Cervaro della Sala is "a perfect example of the heights that Chardonnay can reach in this region" according to critic Eric Guido, and while often mistaken for White Burgundy in blind tastings, a delicious and uniquely Italian Chardonnay that's a worthy addition to any cellar. | 
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