Cervaro della Sala is the celebrated wine Antinori creates at its Umbrian estate, not far from the Tuscan border. Created in 1985 by Riccardo Cotarella, it is one of the first Italian white wines to undergo malolactic fermentation and age in barrique. The name is a tribute to the history of Castello della Sala, as depicted on the bottle: built in 1350 for Angelo Monaldeschi della Vipera, whose ancient lineage arrived in Italy following Charlemagne, it endured stormy times of intrigue and family conflict, until the period of renewed serenity inaugurated by the marriage of Pietro Antonio and Giovanna Monaldeschi della Cervara. Antinori's Cervaro della Sala presents a graceful straw-yellow appearance with youthful greenish highlights. The nose is complex, variegated with intense aromas of citrus peel and candied orange, notes of acacia blossom, and spicy nuances of vanilla, all within a framework that evokes a certain underlying minerality. The palate is broad and smooth, rich in saline sensations that blend with hints of buttery pastry and a distinct toasted hazelnut.