Pinot Nero
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Typically best enjoyed within 3 to 8 years from the vintage release, when its vibrant fruit and delicate floral aromas are at their peak.
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Classic roasted duck breast, wild mushroom risotto, or seared salmon.
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Produced at the historic Castello della Sala estate in Umbria, a medieval fortress acquired by the Antinori family in 1940, this Pinot Nero represents a pioneering effort to cultivate a notoriously finicky cool-climate grape in central Italy. The vineyards are situated at high altitudes on soils rich in marine fossils and clay, benefiting from unique microclimates characterized by morning mists and significant diurnal temperature shifts. This allows the Pinot Nero grapes to ripen slowly while preserving their delicate aromatics and vibrant acidity. The wine undergoes careful temperature-controlled fermentation followed by aging in French oak barriques, resulting in a refined expression of Umbrian terroir that balances ripe red berry fruit with subtle spice, earthy complexity, and silky tannins.
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Tracing its winemaking heritage back to 1385 when Giovanni di Piero Antinori joined the Florentine Winemakers' Guild, Marchesi Antinori has been shaped by twenty-six generations of family leadership. Headquartered in the heart of Chianti Classico, the family has expanded its portfolio across prestigious estates in Tuscany, Umbria, and beyond, driven by a philosophy that balances deep historical respect with bold innovation. Antinori famously pioneered the "Super Tuscan" movement in the 1970s, introducing revolutionary French oak aging and international varieties to create iconic labels like Tignanello and Solaia. Today, their diverse portfolio spans from the elegant Sangiovese of Badia a Passignano to the acclaimed white blend Cervaro della Sala, cementing their legacy as global ambassadors of Italian fine wine.