Castello Della Sala - Conte Della Vipera - Sauvignon - Umbria IGT
92 points - The Wine Advocate
92 points - The Wine Advocate
Castello Della Sala - Conte Della Vipera - Sauvignon - Umbria IGT
92 points - The Wine Advocate
92 points - The Wine Advocate
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A 70-30 blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon, the Castello della Sala 2022 Conte della Vipera offers a crisp and reductive style of winemaking that prizes clarity, aromas and focus. The 2021 vintage saw classic growing conditions and was not too hot. This pretty wine offers tremendous value thanks to citrus, lime and orange blossom. The Sémillon gives more roundness to the palate. No oak is used.
The blending formula in the Castello della Sala 2020 Conte della Vipera has been tweaked just a bit to increase the presence of Sémillon, which now accounts for 30% of the blend. The rest is Sauvignon Blanc.
This refreshing white was first produced in 1997, and back then the blend saw Sauvignon Blanc paired with Chardonnay. This is a zesty and expressive white with delightful aromas of tropical fruit and tomato leaf, all backed by a pinch of freshly milled white pepper.
The added Sémillon builds up the soft fruitiness of the wine in what is an ample 107,000-bottle production from the Antinori family's estate in Umbria.
Conte della Vipera 2019 is straw yellow with light greenish and golden hues. Its nose opens with intense notes of white flowers that blend with aromas of grapefruits, figs and ginger. On the palate it’s fresh, vibrant and savoury with nuances of citron peel, aromatic herbs and elderflowers.
The Umbrian Conte della Vipera of the Marchesi Antinori takes its name from the first owners of the Castello della Sala, the Monaldeschi della Vipera family.
It is mainly produced with Sauvignon Blanc grapes and Sèmillon grapes, harvested strictly by hand. After the soft pressing of the grapes, the must ferments in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature of 16°C, and then the wine ages in the same containers at a controlled temperature of 10°C before being bottled.
Conte della Vipera is characterised by a straw yellow colour with greenish reflections. The nose opens with intense citrus aromas, enriched by pleasant and light nuances of boxwood. On the palate, it is well structured and harmonious, savoury and sweet at the same time, with an aftertaste reminiscent of grapefruit.
Type: |
White |
Country: |
Italy |
Region: |
Umbria |
Appellation: |
Umbria IGT |
Producer: |
Marchesi Antinori |
Grapes/Blend: |
Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc |
ABV: |
13% |
Pairing Sugesstions: |
Shellfish, Salads, Goat Cheese, Citrus-Based Dishes, Fresh Herbs and Aromatic Dishes, Grilled Vegetables |
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