Bramìto della Sala (2022)

About this wine

Bramìto della Sala 2022 is a vibrant straw-yellow Chardonnay that opens with fresh aromas of white flower blossoms and subtle hints of chamomile. On the palate, it offers crisp flavors of Golden apples, complemented by delicate notes of vanilla. The wine's balanced acidity and minerality reflect the unique terroir of Umbria, characterized by soils rich in fossil deposits and veins of clay. This vintage showcases the Antinori family's dedication to quality winemaking, a tradition that dates back to 1385.

About the grape

Chardonnay, originally from France's Burgundy region, has adapted well to Umbria's unique terroir, particularly at Castello della Sala. The vineyards there, rich in fossil deposits and clay veins, impart distinctive minerality and elegance to the grapes. The Antinori family, recognizing this potential, began producing Bramìto della Sala in 1994, showcasing Chardonnay's versatility in the region. The area's climate, with its temperature variations between day and night, further enhances the grape's aromatic complexity and balance.

Quick facts

• 🏰 Bramìto della Sala is produced from vineyards surrounding the medieval Castello della Sala, built in 1350, adding a rich historical context to the wine.
• 🪨 The vineyards are situated on soils rich in fossil deposits with veins of clay, contributing to the wine's distinctive minerality and elegance.
• ☀️ The 2022 vintage experienced a growing season with warmer temperatures and dry conditions, leading to healthy grapes with an excellent aromatic profile.
• 🍷 The winemaking process involves fermenting some lots in oak and others in stainless steel, with only the oak-fermented lots undergoing malolactic fermentation, enhancing the wine's complexity.
• 📅 Bramìto della Sala's first vintage was in 1994, showcasing over two decades of winemaking tradition.

Palate profile

Producer

Castello della Sala, a medieval fortress built in 1350 by Angelo Monaldeschi della Vipera, is located in Umbria, Italy, near the Tuscan border and approximately 18 kilometers from Orvieto. The Antinori family acquired the estate in 1940, recognizing its potential for producing exceptional white wines. The estate spans 600 hectares, with 229 hectares dedicated to vineyards situated at altitudes between 220 and 470 meters above sea level. Notably, in 1985, the estate produced the first vintage of Cervaro della Sala, one of Italy's pioneering white wines to undergo malolactic fermentation and barrel aging.