San Giovanni Classico
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Typically best enjoyed fresh, within 1 to 3 years of the vintage release, to fully appreciate its vibrant fruit and crisp minerality.
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Excellent alongside delicate seafood antipasti, fresh vegetable risotto, or grilled white fish drizzled with olive oil and lemon.
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Hailing from the historic Castello della Sala estate in Umbria, a medieval fortress built in 1350, Antinori's San Giovanni della Sala Orvieto Classico Superiore is a masterful expression of the ancient Orvieto appellation. The wine is named after the historic chapel located on the estate. This white blend combines traditional local varieties, Grechetto and Procanico, with international Pinot Bianco and Viognier, grown in volcanic, fossil-rich clay soils. The grapes undergo a brief cold maceration on the skins to maximize aromatic extraction before fermenting in temperature-controlled stainless steel, preserving the vibrant acidity and mineral tension. Historically, Orvieto wines were so prized that they were used as currency to pay the artists decorating the city's famous cathedral; this modern iteration continues that legacy of prestige with its elegant floral notes, ripe peach aromas, and saline finish.
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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.