2023 Antinori Castello della Sala Conte della Vipera
| Type of Wine | |
|---|---|
| Country | Italy |
| Region | |
| Winery | |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Grape | |
| Content (Alc) | 0.75 ltr (12%) |
| Drink window | 2024 - 2029 |
Description
The label shows the San Giovanni chapel (15th century) which is located at the estate and is of historical value. The name of the wine refers to the rich history of the estate. Castello della Sala is famous for its (pricey) Chardonnay but this Vipera made from Sauvignon blanc and Semillion is also worth mentioning.
Vipera (the viper) is one of the historical nicknames of the family members who fought for Orvieto. Since 1940 the estate has been in the hands of the Antinori family. With this wine they show that Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon go together very well, nice and fresh, lots of ripe fruit and a nice long finish.
The Conte della Vipera from Antinori's Castello della Sala is a blend of 70% Sauvignon Blanc and 30% Sémillon and what is nice is that you can distinguish the different characteristics of each variety very well. The vineyard is located on a soil full of limestone. The grapes are harvested by hand and destemmed and crushed upon arrival. Fermentation in stainless steel tanks. After this follows the blending and bottling.
The Sauvignon Blanc is most evident in this fresh, elegant wine with floral scents, citrus and jasmine and the Sémillon comes in with honey and dry grass or hay. In the glass Antirnori's Conte della Vipera a light yellow color with green accents. In the nose intense aromas of citrus fruit, white peach and lychee. An elegant taste of yellow fruit and minerals and a wonderfully long finish. Fresh accents give the wine its playfulness.
FACT: In the 'Attachments' tab you will find the official fact sheet of this beautiful wine. We will automatically send it to you when you order this wine. The wine is in our conditioned Wine Warehouse and if you come to pick up the wine you will often also receive a nice discount . You will see your discount immediately when you choose 'Pick up' on the checkout page. We are located in Dordrecht almost next to the A16 with plenty of parking. Click here for our address.
Specifications
| Type of Wine | White |
|---|---|
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Umbria |
| Winery | Antinori |
| Grape | Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon |
| Biological certified | No |
| Natural wine | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Drinking as of | 2024 |
| Drinking till | 2029 |
| Alcohol % | 12 |
| Alcohol free/low | No |
| Content | 0.75 ltr |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Sparkling | No |
| Dessert wine | No |
| Closure | Cork |
| Parker rating | 92 |
| Tasting Profiles | Aromatic, Complex, Fruity, Powerful, Round, White fruit |
| Drink moments | Cadeau!, Lekker luxe, Terras |
Wijnhuis
The name Antinori is a household name in the wine world. Wherever you go in a little restaurant in the world, the wines of Antinori show off on the menu. And that is not easy! 600 years of experience precede, as many as 26 generations of wine know-how. Investments have been made carefully in domains and vineyards. And guaranteed in the best locations.
More information about Antinori
Marquis Piero Antinori is in charge and is assisted by his three daughters: Albiera, Allegra and Alessia. Funny those three A's. We are not going to bother you with all the awards that have been received over the years, because then this price list can no longer go through the letterbox. There are two red wines that are available on allocation and that one would like to get a few bottles from all over the world and that are Tignanello and Solaia and we also have these in our range at Grandcruwijnen.
In 1180, Ugo and Antinori di Rinuccino were officially named as owners of Castello di Combiate; a century later, the family who had moved to Florence were included in the register of the silk trade cooperative. In 1385, Giovanni di Piero, an indirect descendant, entered the wine guild as an apprentice. Since then, the wine-growing tradition of the Antinori family has been continuous. With the establishment of the Marchesi Antinori winery, the peak was reached in 1895 and already in 1898 the winery was built in San Casciano Val di Pesa, which is still the center of the widely branched group of properties in all major cultivation areas of Tuscany, Umbria. , Piemonte (since the early 90s through the purchase of the wine cellar Prunotto), Apulia and even California. The traditional house participating in the modern Tuscan wine-growing revolution owes much of its prestige to its former chief vinologist Giacomo Tachis, who produced exceptional wines such as Sassicaia, Tignanello (especially sangiovese), Solaia (especially cabernet) and many others. the other was responsible. Vinologist Renzo Cotarella also created one of the best chardonnays in Italy in the Umbrian Castello della Sala.
