Pinot Nero della Sala Antinori 2020

Pinot Nero Castello della Sala Antinori, has been produced since 1990 from Pinot Nero grapes is, in a sense, the "alter ego" of Cervaro della Sala, together representing the two different expressions of the complex and refined soul of Castello della Sala. The vineyards from which it is produced are situated over 400 metres above sea level on limestone soils rich in fossils with sands of sedimentary origin dating back to the Pliocene.

Vinification
Harvest began in the second week of September with healthy, ripe grapes characterised by excellent freshness and an excellent aromatic profile. After destemming and a soft crushing, the grapes were transferred to small stainless steel truncated cone tanks, where cold maceration for about 3 days was followed by alcoholic fermentation, which lasted about a week. The latter took place at a controlled temperature of 26 °C and ended in 228-litre containers where the wine completed malolactic fermentation.

Refinement
Maturation took place in the same containers as malolactic fermentation for several months. Afterwards, the Pinot Noir della Sala was refined for a period in the bottle in the castle's historic cellars before release.

Awards and Recognition
Annata 2016 - Robert Parker - 93 Punti
Annata 2016 - Guida Bibenda - 5 Grappoli
Annata 2017 - Wine Spectator - 91 Punti
Annata 2017 - Veronelli - 3 Stelle
Annata 2017 - Guida Bibenda - 4 Grappoli
Annata 2018 - Vinous - 90 Punti