Ratings
88/100 by Gismondi on Wine (2019 vintage)
Identity
| Producer | Marchesi Antinori |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Classification | IGT |
| Grapes | 100% Chardonnay |
| Color | White |
| Sweetness | Dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | Intense straw yellow color with fresh hints of golden apple and floral hawthorn |
| Aroma | Delicate aroma with notes of ripe exotic fruit, slight citrus sensations, golden apple, floral hawthorn, biscuit, lemon custard, and vanilla |
| Palate | Rich and textured palate with lively acidity, balanced minerality, elegance, and a refreshing, balanced structure |
| Finish | Pleasantly sapid finish with marked minerality and balanced acidity |
| Food Pairing | Pairs well with seafood, white meats, light pasta dishes, and fresh cheeses |
| Aging Potential | Good aging potential, can be enjoyed young or aged for several years |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
LOW
Enology
| ABV % | 12.5 |
| Aging Process | Partially fermented and aged in oak barriques with full malolactic fermentation; remainder fermented in stainless steel without malolactic fermentation; blended before bottling |
| Fermentation | Cool fermentation, partially in oak barriques with full malolactic fermentation, partially in stainless steel without malolactic fermentation |
Terroir
| Altitude (m) | Between 200 and 450 meters above sea level |
| Soil | Soils rich in fossil deposits with veins of clay |
| Harvest Type | Manual |
| Harvest Desc | Harvest begins mid-August through first week of September, grapes in excellent health with notable aromatic profile and marked acidity |
Interesting facts
| Produced from vineyards surrounding the medieval castle at Castello della Sala; vineyards on fossil-rich clay soils; Renzo Cotarella led the project since 1979 to create distinctive white wines |