The 2005 is an especially refined Cervaro della Sala from Castello della Sala, the Antinori family’s Umbrian estate. A blend of 85% Chardonnay and 15% Grechetto, it reveals an elegant profile of sweet tropical fruit framed by finessed tannins and a lovely note of underlying minerality. Today the French oak is a little prominent but it should integrate into the wine in another year or so. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2015.
Importer: Ste. Michelle Wine Estates, Woodinville, WA; tel. (425) 415-3738