Antinori Cervaro della Sala 2019

Umbria IGT

/ 5 ( reviews)

97pts, James Suckling, 2021
95pts, Wine Advocate, 2021

Stunning 97-Point Cervaro is the flagship white of Castello della Sala, the superb Umbrian estate of renowned Antinori. Using finest Chardonnay and Grechetto, it’s fermented and aged for 5 months in barrel. Luscious with creamy apricot and spice.

Beyond the Label

Tasting notes

Vibrant citrus and tropical fruit with buttery, vanilla spice notes

Aroma

Notes of chamomile, flint, honey and tropical fruit

Allergy information

Contains sulphites

More information

White - Medium
Chardonnay
Italy
Light gold, green glints

13.0% ABV
9.75 Units
750.00 ml
31 December, 2030

Piero Antinori may be best known for his Super Tuscan Tignanello, but he also makes this superbly complex, rich, Burgundian-style white. It's a barrel-fermented Chardonnay and Grechetto from Umbria in fact, from the Castello della Sala estate that was built by the Monaldeschi della Cervara family in the 14th century. Antinori purchased the property in 1940 but did not release a vintage of Cervaro della Sala until 1987. The first winemaker was the renowned Renzo Cotarella, who grew up near the Castello and led the modern revolution in Umbrian wines. Cervaro is a real star of the region and regularly receives 95+ points from many critics. Open early and decant. Serve with Umbrian classic stuffed guinea fowl, a rich chicken dish or risotto.

"Full-bodied white with complex aromas of hawthorn, ripe peach, apricot, mango, lime, flint, toast" James Suckling
97 points