Castello della Sala Bramito Chardonnay 2023

Castello della Sala, an estate belonging to the Antinori family, lies in the hills of Umbria near Orvieto and is one of the leading producers of high-quality Italian white wines. The vineyards at 250–500 m above sea level benefit from cool nights and limestone soils, which provide tension, depth and pronounced minerality. Chardonnay, Grechetto and Sauvignon Blanc are at the centre, producing elegant, layered wines with clear fruit and precise structure. Iconic classics such as Cervaro della Sala combine creamy texture with lively freshness and impressive ageing potential. Castello della Sala proves that Umbria produces not only red wines, but also world-class white wines.

Umbria, often called the “green heart of Italy”, is a traditional wine region shaped by rolling hills, ancient grape varieties and a balanced climate. The soils range from clay and limestone to volcanic formations, giving the wines structure and minerality. Sagrantino, the powerful native grape of Montefalco, stands for dense tannins, depth and enormous ageing potential. White wines from Grechetto and Trebbiano Spoletino delight with freshness, fine spice and clear aromatics. The interplay of warm days, cool nights and careful handwork creates authentic wines with regional character. Umbria remains an insider tip for anyone seeking Mediterranean elegance away from the big names.