2005 Cervaro della Sala
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The 2005 is an especially refined Cervaro della Sala from Castello della Sala, the Antinori family's Umbrian estate. A blend of 85% Chardonnay and 15% Grechetto, it reveals an elegant profile of sweet tropical fruit framed by finessed tannins and a lovely note of underlying minerality. Today the French oak is a little prominent but it should integrate into the wine in another year or so.
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The 2005 is an especially refined Cervaro della Sala from Castello della Sala, the Antinori family’s Umbrian estate. A blend of 85% Chardonnay and 15% Grechetto, it reveals an elegant profile of sweet tropical fruit framed by finessed tannins and a lovely note of underlying minerality. Today the French oak is a little prominent but it should integrate into the wine in another year or so. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2015. Importer: Ste. Michelle Wine Estates, Woodinville, WA; tel. (425) 415-3738
About the producer
Marchesi Antinori is a leading Italian producer, historically based in Tuscany, who rose to fame after creating Tignanello – one of the first Super Tuscans . Combining tradition and innovation to craft fine wine, the family-owned firm has been a force in the Italian wine industry for over 600 years.