Chardonnay Bramito Della Sala 2022

Rich and savory in the glass, the 2022 Bramìto della Sala slowly opens to show hints of young peach and apricot, crushed rocks and hints of cardamon. This is silky yet lifted in feel with ripe white pit fruits complemented by hints of vanilla bean and lemon custard. The 2022 finishes with admirable length and potency, as a bump of residual acidity maintains a lovely freshness. Bramìto della Sala remains one of the best values in Italian Chardonnay. You can count the best Orvieto producers on one hand. Castello della Sala undoubtedly ranks among them. The level of quality and value this estate provides continues to surprise. Any lover of traditional Orvieto, but also Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc, owes it to themselves to explore the Castello della Sala portfolio. Estate Director Massimiliano Pasquini oversees 240 hectares of vines across a property of 600 hectares, which also includes a modern-day winery and the ancient barrel aging cellars beneath the castle itself. These cellars still host the winery's vast library of current and old vintages slowly refining in barrels. Castello della Sala’s vineyards span from 220-500 meters above sea level and are planted in a blend of clay and calcareous-based soils rich in fossil shells. The Cervaro della Sala and Bramìto della Sala continue to be huge standouts and a perfect example of the heights that Chardonnay can reach in this region.

Score: 92

Eric Guido, Vinous.com Maturity: 2023-2029 01 July 2023