Medium straw-yellow. The bouquet is lavish, displaying both primary and secondary characteristics: the fruit profile presents ripe citrus alongside tropical hints of soft pineapple and a touch of banana, rounded out by acacia blossom. Pleasant aromas of fine nut butter, marzipan, and a subtle touch of smoke bear witness to the oak maturation. Very subtly reductive (flint). Complex. On the palate, it is full-bodied and creamy with a beautiful texture, medium acidity, and medium alcohol. Quite intense. The palate mirrors the aromatic complexity of the nose: yellow-fruited and citric, yet buttery and nutty. The wine successfully strikes a balance between its lavish intensity and the necessary freshness to maintain drinkability. This is truly masterfully crafted. Finishes long with salted lemon, artichoke, and a discreet smoky note. Improved over two days, as the tropical fruit receded to reveal a more precise, elegant core of salted lemon, flint, and smoke. Excellent.
Drink through 2032.
Tasted by Dominik Müller on Tuesday, 30 June 2026.
| Flawed? | no | |
| DM: |
14Wines with a DM13 to DM16 rating are excellent wines. They have harmony and a character of their own that makes them stand out. These wines offer a high level of depth and complexity. They are clearly an enrichment for every wine cellar. / 20 ("excellent") |
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| Favourite: | No |
| Vintage: | 2020 |
| Colour: | white |
| Style: | still (dry) |
| Assemblage: | yes |
| Grape variety: | Chardonnay |
| For assemblages, the main grape variety is shown. | |
| Producer: | Castello della Sala |
| Country: | Italy |
| Region: | Umbria |
| Subregion: | n/a |
| Appellation: | Umbria IGT |
| Vineyard: | n/a |
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