Conte della Vipera - Antinori - Umbria - 2011

The Antinori owned Castello Della Sala Estate lies in Umbria just a short distance away from Tuscany. Meticulous attention to detail is used throughout the winemaking process, temperature control is given particular focus in an effort to maintain the aromatic freshness of the grapes, these measures include a refrigerated conveyor belt for the grapes arriving at the winery! A blend of Chardonnay and Grechetto goes into the flagship wine Cervaro Della Sala which is then fermented and aged for 5 months in oak barrels. The toasty notes of the oak blend harmoniously with the notes of tropical and citrus fruit. First produced in 1997 Conte Della Vipera is a blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon, a vibrant vein of acidity gives the wine excellent freshness.