TASTING NOTE
Colour
Clean, clear and bright. Yellow with greenish reflections. Very nice to see.
AROMA:
On the nose, it's a spectacle. Herbaceous and slightly smoky aromas balance with those of bakery, where the hints of butter and toasted caramel catch on. All led by an orchestra of peach (apricot and apricot) fruits and citrus fruits (candied lemon peel) that give the necessary freshness and balance.
TASTE:
In mouth with opulence and creaminess A white wine with character and personality, where its unctuousness becomes sublime freshness. Long and persistent finish. A white that will not leave anyone indifferent.
MATCHING
Ideal for appetizers with fish and sauces, pasta dishes that thanks to the complexity of the wine can be with meat and vegetables and / or mushrooms, fish soup, baked turbot, white meats.
WHO CAN CONTRACT
Castello della Sala is located in Umbria, a short distance from the Tuscan border, about 18 kilometers from the historic city of Orvieto. Castello della Sala, a magnificent medieval manor with 500 hectares (1236 acres) of land 170 (420 acres) of which are planted with vineyards, is located halfway between the Paglia river and the summit of Monte Nibbio.
Castello della Sala was built in 1350 by Angelo Monaldeschi della Vipera whose family arrived in Italy in the IX century following Charlemagne’s troops.
The 1300’s marked the beginning of a long series of conflicts between family members in order to gain control over Orvieto. In 1437 Gentile, grandson of Angelo dei Monaldeschi della Vipera, gained control of the city and reigned as dictator for over a decade. Following Gentile’s death in 1466, a peaceful period started at the castle, culminating with the reconciliatory marriage of Gentile’s son, Pietro Antonio della Vipera, and his cousin Giovanna Monaldeschi della Cervara.
The name Cervaro comes from the noble family that owned Castello della Sala during the 14th century, Monaldeschi della Cervara. A blend of Chardonnay grapes and a small quantity of Grechetto make a wine that can age over time and represent the elegance and complexity of this unique estate. Cervaro della Sala is one of the first Italian white wines to have malolactic fermentation and aging take place in barriques. The first vintage of Cervaro to be produced was the 1985 vintage.
