Pinot Nero della Sala

The Pinot Noir of Castello della Sala, Marchesi Antinori's Umbrian signature, is a symbol of the refinement and elegance that distinguish the winery. It is part of the red berry expression of that fascinating territory, not far from Orvieto, which has been able to give over the years some excellent wines of depth and character. This Pinot Noir is also an expression of a style, that of Marchesi Antinori, which always places a stately accent in everything they bottle. That is why Castello della Sala's Pinot Noir knows how to combine finesse and class with intensity and backbone. This is a multifaceted and complex red, embellished by the elements coming directly from the terroir in which it is placed that give it a particularly identifying nuance. Castello della Sala Pinot Noir comes from 4 hectares of vineyards located at an altitude of more than 400 meters above sea level. The soils here are predominantly limestone, with the presence of sands of sedimentary origin and rich in fossils. Once harvested, the grapes are destemmed and softly crushed. The must obtained is placed in small steel tanks where it undergoes cold maceration in contact with the skins for about 3 days, followed by the first part of alcoholic fermentation. It ends inside French barriques, in which malolactic fermentation also takes place. Maturation, which lasts about 10 months, also takes place in the same. A final period of bottle aging in the castle's historic cellars makes the Pinot Noir ready for release. Antinori Pinot Nero Castello della Sala presents to the eye a ruby red color endowed with good luminosity. Its bouquet opens on fruity tones of cherry, currant, raspberry and berries, complemented by a floral bouquet and an interesting spicy background. In the mouth it reveals its elegance, which does not give up the juicy expression of the fruit. The tannin is silky and well managed, balanced with the softness of the body and interwoven with a mineral savoriness that embellishes it with refined and territorial connotations.