{"title":"Castello della Sala","description":"Castello della Sala is an Italian winery founded in 1350 and owned by the renowned Antinori family. The estate comprises a total of 500 hectares, of which 160 hectares are dedicated to vineyards. An additional eight hectares are olive groves. The vineyard soils, composed of tuff and volcanic rock, combined with the sunny climate and proximity to the sea, provide excellent conditions for viticulture. Castello della Sala cultivates grape varieties such as Chardonnay, Grechetto, Sauvignon Blanc, Gewürztraminer, Riesling, Pinot Bianco, and Viognier for its wines. The winery produces approximately 600,000 bottles of wine annually.","products":[{"product_id":"castello-della-sala-pinot-nero-umbria-igt","title":"Pinot Nero Umbria IGT","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Pinot Nero from Umbria that shows how well Burgundian character works in the heart of Italy: 8 months in new French Allier oak barriques, followed by 15 months of bottle aging – a total of over two years until release.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Castello della Sala is located in the hills north of Orvieto, at an altitude of around 400 meters. The winery belongs to the Antinori family and is primarily known for its white wines – the Pinot Nero is a counterpoint, taking advantage of the cooler night temperatures at this altitude to maintain freshness and structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e In the glass: cherry, raspberry compote, and a hint of cedar from the barrel aging. The tannins are ripe and fine-grained, the body medium-bodied, the finish with a pleasant spiciness. Not a heavy red – rather lean and very drinkable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eRecommendation:\u003c\/b\u003e Pairs well with veal medallions, mushroom risotto, or aged pecorino cheese. Serving temperature 16–17 °C. 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The castle itself dates back to the 14th century; the Antinori family purchased the estate in 1940 and developed it into one of the most renowned white wine producers in central Italy. \u003cem\u003eSan Giovanni della Sala\u003c\/em\u003e is the classic entry point into the Sala range of wines – named after one of the estate\u0026#39;s vineyards, planted with Grechetto and Procanico grapes in volcanic tuff soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e In the glass, it displays a pale straw yellow color. The nose is fresh and inviting: white peach, acacia, a hint of pineapple. Lively on the palate, with mild acidity and a pleasantly dry, slightly mineral finish – typical of the volcanic soils of the Orvieto Classico region.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDishes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grilled seafood, risotto with zucchini blossoms, pecorino fresco or light pasta in lemon sauce\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10–12 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eOccasion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Summer aperitif, uncomplicated accompaniment to lunch\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Castello della Sala","offers":[{"title":"2024","offer_id":52985011241296,"sku":"VJ0157-2024","price":21.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/3509\/4864\/files\/vinoscout_san_giovanni_orvieto_classico_superiore.webp?v=1771238021"},{"product_id":"bramito-del-cervo-chardonnay-umbria","title":"Bramito del Cervo Chardonnay Umbria","description":"The Bramìto del Cervo Umbria (meaning \u0026quot;The Stag\u0026#39;s Rutting Call\u0026quot;) is the younger sibling of the famous Cervaro della Sala, aged in new French oak barrels. This brief contact with the wood imparts a delicate vanilla note and a pleasantly smooth, balanced flavor. The grapes come from vineyards of Castello della Sala, situated at an altitude of 200-400 meters above sea level on sedimentary soils rich in marine fossils and containing clay. Immediately after harvesting, the grapes were placed in a cooling\/conveyor system to chill them to a low temperature before destemming and pressing (essential for preserving the varietal aromas). Following this, the must remained in contact with the skins for several hours at 10°C to extract all the aromatic compounds. It was then transferred to French oak barrels (Alliers and Tronçais) for alcoholic fermentation. After a short aging period in oak barrels and partial malolactic fermentation (biological acid reduction), the wine was racked and then bottled. 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