Fascinating union of Sauvignon Blanc, Grechetto, Traminer, Sémillon and Riesling grapes and the unique terroir of Castello della Sala. The clusters, brushed by the morning mists and favored by the special microclimate, are given over to the Molda Nobile, Botrytis Cinerea, which reduces their water content, concentrating their sugars and giving the Muffato its characteristic aromas.
Box of 6 Bottles containing the 2010 vintage Muffato varietals :
- 1 x Muffato
- 1 x Grechetto
- 1 x Riesling
- 1 x Sauvignon
- 1 x Semillon
- 1 x Traminer
Name | Antinori Muffato della Sala 0.5L 2019 |
Type | White passito muffato amabile |
Classification |
IGT Umbria
|
Year | 2019 |
Format | 0.50 l x 6 bottles with original wooden case |
Country |
Italy
|
Region | Umbria |
Grape varieties | Grechetto, Sauvignon |
Location | Loc. Sala - Ficulle (TR) |
Climate | Altitude: 200-300 m. a.s.l. |
Soil composition. | Clay soils, rich in marine fossils |
Farming system | The grapes, attacked by Botrytis Cinerea ('noble rot'), arrived at the winery with an excellent balance of sugar and aromatic concentration. |
Harvest | Harvest began in October and continued through November. Morning mists ensured a good presence of noble rot, and water loss was facilitated by afternoon sunshine. Traminer and Riesling were harvested a few days before Sauvignon Blanc, while Grechetto grapes were picked between the end October and early November. |
Fermentation temperature | After pressing s, the must fermented for about 20 days at a temperature of about 17°C. |
Fermentation period | After pressing s, the must fermented for about 20 days at a temperature of about 17°C. |
Production technique | Malolactic fermentation |
Aging | The resulting wine, still sweet, was introduced into French oak barrels (Alliers and Troncais) where it remained for about 6 months. After this stage the wine was blended and then bottled. |
Grade alcohol | 12.00% by volume |
Production vintage | 45,000 bottles |
Pairing | First courses, flat meats, chicken, soft cheeses, desserts. |