Pinot Nero 2022, Antinori

 Vintage 2022

Vinification
After destemming and gentle crushing, the grapes were transferred into small stainless steel truncated cone shaped tanks where cold maceration was performed over a period of three days. Alcoholic fermentation followed at a controlled temperature of 26 °C and lasted for about one week and was then completed in 228-liter oak where the wine completed malolactic fermentation and continued to age for several months. Pinot Nero della Sala
aged in the bottle in the castle’s historical cellar for an additional period before being released for sale.

Historical Data
The four hectares of Pinot Noir grapes at the Castello della Sala estate are situated at an altitude of over 400 meters above sea level on calcareous soils rich in marine fossils which alternate with strata of sedimentary sands from the Pliocene epoch. The wine was first produced in 1990. Castello della Sala is a fortress erected in the 14th century located approximately ten miles from the city of Orvieto and was acquired by the Antinori family in 1940.

Tasting Notes
Pinot Nero della Sala 2022 is bright garnet red in color. The nose offers delicate aromas of violets, roses, small red fruit especially red currants and wild strawberries, together with pleasant notes of pink pepper and light hints of coriander. The palate is intense, savory and pleasantly supple. Refined tannins, silky and supple, are in perfect harmony with the long, persistent and well-balanced finish. A wine that can be enjoyed immediately but also
possesses excellent aging potential.