Description
This wine gives the best white Burgundy wines a run for their money. Cervaro is a blend predominantly made with Chardonnay alongside a small proportion of the traditional, local Grechetto grape. The 2022 is a lovely yellow colour in the glass, with fruit, mineral and woodsmoke aromas. It’s a fascinating, complex wine with ripe citrus, peach and nectarine alongside the flinty notes. The palate is generous in body with lots of fruit flavours, plus a burst of vanilla, buttery brioche, and lemon curd. It finishes with a delightfully fresh, long, moreish finish. Drink now or keep till 2030. 13%ABV
The 2022 vintage started with warmer and dry conditions through the winter months following into spring. This was followed by a warm June that had several heat spikes. This did not stress the vines as August brought early rainfall, which revitalized the grapes allowing for optimal ripeness to be obtained. 2022’s dry weather ensured perfect grapes and produced well-balanced, healthy Chardonnay which was of very high quality.
Best known for their groundbreaking ‘Super Tuscan’ red wine; Tignanello, Marchesi Antinori can trace their winemaking heritage back to 1385. They purchased Castello della Sala, where this wine is produced, in 1940 and named their top wine ‘Cervaro’ in honour of the Monaldeschi della Cervara family who owned the property in the 14th Century. This is a wine which perfectly captures the character, elegance and complexity of the estate and delivers on the winemaker’s ambitions of creating a wine capable of developing over time. A very flexible wine to pair with food; creamy pasta dishes, a variety of appetizers and mature cheeses and our personal favourite – fish tacos, all paired superbly.
