{"product_id":"castello-della-sala-muffato-della-sala-0-5l-2024","title":"Castello della Sala Muffato della Sala 0.5L 2024","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMuffato della Sala from Castello della Sala is a refined sweet white wine with Indicazione Geografica Tipica from Umbria, the result of a carefully managed late harvest. Its aromatic profile is born from a skilful \u003cstrong\u003eblend\u003c\/strong\u003e of Sauvignon Blanc, Grechetto, Traminer, Sémillon, Riesling and Drupeggio grapes. On the nose, it offers a deep bouquet, characterised by notes of ripe tropical fruit, dried apricot, saffron and citrus marmalade. On the palate, this \u003cstrong\u003ebotrytised wine\u003c\/strong\u003e is enveloping and rounded: the natural sweetness harmoniously merges with lively freshness and subtle saline notes. It is an excellent \u003cstrong\u003emeditation wine\u003c\/strong\u003e, perfect for pairing with blue cheeses, caramelised duck or dry pastries.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe grapes grow in the vineyards of Castello della Sala in Umbria, located near Orvieto, in an area between the Paglia river and Monte Nibbio. Here, the vines draw nourishment from \u003cstrong\u003eclay and limestone soils\u003c\/strong\u003e rich in marine fossils, which give the wine a distinctive character. The local climate is fundamental: hot summers with marked temperature variations give way to an autumn marked by thick \u003cstrong\u003emorning mists\u003c\/strong\u003e. This particular climatic condition, combined with the correct sun exposure, encourages the development of \u003cstrong\u003eBotrytis cinerea\u003c\/strong\u003e, the noble rot that concentrates sugars and aromas within the grapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eProduction involves a rigorous \u003cstrong\u003emanual harvest\u003c\/strong\u003e carried out in several stages between October and November, in order to select only the bunches affected by noble rot. In the winery, after a further selection, the grapes undergo gentle crushing without destemming, followed by soft pressing. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature. The wine then matures in \u003cstrong\u003eFrench oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e from the Allier and Tronçais forests for about six months. Afterwards, the final \u003cstrong\u003eblend\u003c\/strong\u003e is created, which completes its ageing process in steel to harmonise structure, smoothness and persistence on the palate.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBorn in 1987 at the Castello della Sala, this iconic Umbrian wine is the precious result of a meticulous \u003cstrong\u003elate harvest\u003c\/strong\u003e. The autumn morning mists envelop the vineyards, encouraging the development of \u003cstrong\u003enoble rot\u003c\/strong\u003e (Botrytis cinerea), a natural process that reduces the water content in the grapes, concentrating their sugars and aromas. Thanks to painstaking manual harvesting carried out in several stages, only the perfect bunches are selected to create an elegant meditation wine with a harmonious and unmistakable flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Castello della Sala (Antinori)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47171101819051,"sku":"61786","price":39.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/castello-della-sala-muffato-della-sala-0-5l-2024_61786_1_f4c0dd48-b2fc-426a-be4d-dadbeb1c12b5.webp?v=1781277623","url":"https:\/\/www.xtrawine.com\/products\/castello-della-sala-muffato-della-sala-0-5l-2024","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}