Antinori (Castello della Sala), Cervaro della Sala, Umbria 2023

Youthfully coy, the 2023 Cervaro della Sala blows off an air smoky reduction to reveal depths of crushed yellow apples, sesame seeds, pine shavings and nuances of vanilla custard. This is pure elegance in the glass, as silken textures envelop the palate. A bump of residual acidity maintains energy throughout, even as the 2023 tapers off tannic and potent, with a resonance of mineral-infused apricots. This is a suburb rendition of Cervaro della Sala.

• Drinking Window: 2026 - 2032
• Reviewer Name: Eric Guido
• Review Date: May 2025