Antinori Cervaro della Sala 2022

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Antinori
Cervaro della Sala 2022

Vintage : 2022
Country : Italy
Region : Umbria
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Type : White
Style Creamy Full Bodied White
Format : 75cl
Alcohol : 13°
Grappes : 85% Chardonnay, 15% Grechetto

Experts		Score	Vintage
JS	James Suckling	97	2021
RP	Robert Parker	96	2021
VN	Vinous (Antonio Galloni)	92	2019
W&S	Wines & Spirits	95	2018
WS	Wine Spectator	91	2018
DCT	Decanter	97	2015

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Cervaro della Sala, the “flagship” wine of this estate, has earned important recognition and countless fond admirers. It is a blend of Chardonnay and Grechetto grapes, fermented and aged for five months in barriques. It then matures in the bottles for about 10 months in the Medieval cellars of the Castle.

History of Antinori In 1385, the Antinori family became part of the wine business when Giovanni di Piero Antinori joined the Florentine Vintner's Guild. Since 1966, Marchese Piero Antinori, son of Marchese Niccolò, has run the company with his daughters, Albiera, Allegra and Alessia, also playing an active role. For more than 26 generations now, Antinori's philosophy has been based on the combination of both tradition and innovation: to preserve Italy's enological… Read more

James Suckling (JS) : 97 Points (2021)

This is very aromatic and lifted with mineral, nougat, floral, and lightly cooked apples. Some flint and matchstick. Medium- to full-bodied with a fine phenolic and acid backbone that energizes the wine. Complex aftertaste with subtle fruit and pastry at the end. This will age beautifully but hard not to drink now.

Robert Parker (RP) : 96 Points (2021)

This wine is mostly Chardonnay with about 7% Grechetto. The presence of the Grechetto has declined quite a bit over the past couple of vintages. Given these tweaks to the winemaking formula, the 2021 Cervaro della Sala promises an exceptionally crisp and linear presentation with salty mineral tones, lots of stone fruit and tart apple. No malolactic fermentation or oak is used on the Umbrian grape that always adds a hint of rusticity and Umbrian authenticity. However, the Chardonnay is fermented in oak and aged in both new and used barrel.Rating:96+

Vinous (Antonio Galloni) (VN) : 92 Points (2019)

A mix of mulled yellow apples, crushed hazelnuts, dusty dried flowers and wet stone creates a rich and inviting display as the 2019 Cervaro della Sala evolves in the glass. It’s soft and enveloping, casting opulent waves of textural ripe orchard fruits and subtle savory spices across the palate. Nuances of wild herbs come together with lingering mineral tones under an air of vanilla custard as the Cervaro della Sala tapers off fresh yet with incredible length. This blend, primarily Chardonnay with a dollop of Grechetto, could use another year or two to fully unwind. (EG) (8/2021)

Wines & Spirits (W&S) : 95 Points (2018)

The moderate 2018 growing season yielded a Cervaro of outstanding vivacity and balance. Barrel-fermented chardonnay comprises the majority of the blend, contributing a sleek texture as well as notes of toasted hazelnut and vanilla bean that enrich the crisp apple and pear flavors. A small percentage of stainless-steel-aged grechetto adds fresh acidity to balance the wine’s subtle spice and gingery warmth. Delicious now for its combination of richness and verve, this wine will be even better in a couple of years, as the flavors continue to integrate.

Wine Spectator (WS) : 91 Points (2018)

An elegant white, creamy and well-knit, with a spine of citrusy acidity brightening flavors of poached apricot and lemon curd, plus accents of toasted hazelnut and salty mineral. This is medium- to full-bodied without excessive weight, and long and mouthwatering on the refined finish. Chardonnay and Grechetto. (AN) (10/2020)

Decanter (DCT) : 97 Points (2015)

2015 was a textbook vintage and this is a great Cervaro. Citrus, cream and white flowers on the nose lead seamlessly onto the palate, where you'll find pear and melon with a touch of under-ripe pineapple and cool stone fruits. It has good acidity, minerality and savoury complexity, with excellent balance and a long, sleek, saline finish.

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