Cervaro della Sala is the famous label that Antinori creates on his own estate in Umbria, not far from the Tuscan border: created in 1985 by Riccardo Cotarella, it represents one of the first Italian whites to have undergone malolactic fermentation and aging in barrique. The name is a dedication to the history of Castello della Sala reported on the bottle: built in 1350 on behalf of Angelo Monaldeschi della Vipera, whose ancient lineage arrived in Italy following Charlemagne, it went through stormy events of intrigue and family clashes, until period of renewed serenity inaugurated by the marriage between Pietro Antonio and Giovanna Monaldeschi della Cervara. Cervaro della Sala di Antinori presents a graceful appearance with straw yellow tones, with youthful greenish reflections. The nose is complex, variegated with intense hints of citrus peel and candied orange, notes of acacia flowers and spicy nuances of vanilla, within a frame that refers to a certain underlying minerality. The sip is broad and soft, the palate rich in saline sensations that blend with hints of buttery pastry and a clear toasted hazelnut.