Muffato della Sala IGT Castello Sala Antinori

A fascinating union between Sauvignon Blanc, Grechetto, Traminer, Sémillon and Riesling grapes and the unique terroir of Castello della Sala. The bunches, touched by the morning mists and favored by the particular microclimate, are given over to the Noble Mould, Botrytis Cinerea, which reduces the water content, concentrating the sugars and giving the Muffato its characteristic aromas.

• Characteristics: Muffato della Sala 2016 has a bright and intense golden yellow colour. The nose is deep and complex, citrus scents stand out combined with delicate notes of peach, dehydrated apricot and saffron. On the palate it is enveloping, sweet but not too much, slightly iodized, with a very long persistence. He is poised even in his youth; a wine destined to evolve over time by increasing its aromatic complexity.
• Method: The grapes come from the vineyards of Castello della Sala, located between 200 and 450 meters above sea level. on clayey soils, rich in marine fossils. The grapes were harvested manually by returning to the same vineyard several times in relation to the state of the grapes. After being transferred to the cellar, the bunches were further selected on a sorting belt. A light pressing without destemming followed. After pressing, the must fermented for 18 days at a temperature of around 17°C. The wine obtained, still sweet, was transferred to French oak barriques (Alliers & Tronçais) where it matured for about 6 months before continuing the refinement in steel for a further 2 years.

SIZE / WEIGHT: 0.5 L bottles.

ORIGIN: Umbria.

GRAPES: Sauvignon Blanc, Grechetto, Sémillon, Traminer and Riesling.

SERVING TEMPERATURE: 16/18°C

ALCOHOL: 13% vol.

STORAGE METHOD: Cool place away from sunlight.

SPECIFIC NOTES: Contains sulphites.

PRODUCER: Marchesi Antinori - Tenuta Castello della Sala, Orvieto (TR).