Wine “Bramito” Chardonnay, Umbria IGT, 2020

Description

Antinori family acquired the Castello della Sala in 1940. This castle of medieval military architecture is located about 18 km from Orvieto. Cool climate of the region is ideal for the production of white wines and wines from Pinot Noir. First vintage “Bramito del Cervo” was produced in 1994.
Chardonnay for “Bramito del Cervo” is grown in vineyards located at an altitude of 200-400 meters above sea level, on soils composed of marine sediments and clay minerals. Harvested berries are cooled in special tanks maintained at a temperature of 10 C to preserve the characteristics of the variety of grape. After several hours of contact with the skin of the berries are placed in French oak barriques Allier and Tronkays, which produced alcoholic fermentation and malolactic fermentation. Excerpt wine, partly – in oak barrels, partly – in stainless steel tanks, lasts about 5 months.

Wine Antinori family history goes back to the XVI century. Already the 26th generation continues the tradition of creating world-famous Tuscan wines and offer high quality products. Antinori family owns extensive vineyards in Umbria and Tuscany. Many wine Antinori through an innovative approach and a virtuoso tea blends made literally revolutionized the wine market. Most Antinori wines are not inferior in its properties to the best examples of Bordeaux, although it compares favorably to the past for its value. The world-renowned wine expert Robert Parker said that “Antinori, no doubt, the greatest name in Italian winemaking. During the Antinori wine tasting takes place the main thing – instilled understanding of quality wines.”