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Nibbio Chardonnay della Sala 2019

Antinori

0,75L

Umbria / Italy / White

310,00 €

In stock

Tasting profile

Light

Full-bodied

Dry

Off-dry

Lively

Round

Fruity

Oaky

Mineral

Fruity

Crafted with exceptional precision from the best Chardonnay plots of the Castello della Sala estate, Nibbio is an exceptional cuvée, produced only in the most remarkable vintages, when nature and terroir combine to deliver perfect ripeness, balanced acidity, and an exceptional aromatic expression.

Located at an altitude of over 500 meters, the selected vines benefit from clay-limestone soils rich in marine sediments, which give the wine the mineral tension and elegance typical of great white terroirs. The influence of Umbria’s continental climate, tempered by cool nights, allows for a slow and gradual ripening of the grapes, essential to the wine’s final complexity.

The vinification of Nibbio follows an almost artisanal approach of precision. The grapes are harvested by hand, in successive selections, at dawn, to preserve their freshness. A cold skin maceration precedes the delicate pressing. Fermentation then takes place in small French oak barrels, where the wine is aged for a long period, with regular stirring of the lees, reinforcing the aromatic richness and creamy texture.

In the heart of the green hills of Umbria, about twenty kilometers from Orvieto, stands the majestic Castello della Sala, owned by the Antinori family since 1940. Surrounded by 200 hectares of vineyards, this 14th-century medieval castle is the cradle of the great white wines of the Antinori house. Situated at an altitude of 400 to 500 meters, the vineyard benefits from a cool climate with pronounced nights and clay-limestone soils rich in marine fossils—ideal conditions for producing wines that are elegant, complex, and naturally fresh.

The Castello della Sala estate embodies the harmonious blend of ancestral tradition and oenological innovation, with particular attention paid to noble grape varieties such as Chardonnay, Grechetto, Sauvignon Blanc, and Pinot Noir. Each wine expresses the uniqueness of this discreet yet highly noble Umbrian terroir.

Wine region

Umbria / Italy

Wine type

White

Volume

0,75L

Aging potential

5 ans

Grape varieties

Chardonnay, Grechetto, Viognier

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