Marchesi Antinori Castello della Sala Cervaro 2024

Marchesi Antinori Castello della Sala Cervaro 2024 is an iconic, world-class Italian white wine that stands as the country’s benchmark for barrel-aged Chardonnay. Widely referred to as the "Montrachet of Italy," this latest vintage offers immense energy, clarity, and precision. It opens with a seductive, highly aromatic bouquet where hints of crushed flint and matchstick reduction yield to yellow apples, chamomile, fresh mint, and cardamom, underpinned by a delicate dusting of crushed almonds and vanilla bean. On the palate, the wine floods the mouth with silken waves of ripe orchard fruits beautifully chiseled by a nervy, vibrant acidity and a striking saline streak. Full-bodied yet impeccably agile, its finely structured oak framework and subtle phenolic grip carry through to an extraordinarily long, complex finish accented by candied ginger and bitter citrus peel.

Food Pairing: This muscular, brilliantly fresh, and complex white wine is designed to complement upscale and substantial dishes. It pairs magnificently with roasted lobster tail or prawns dipped in lemon-herb butter, pan-seared sea scallops, and wild mushroom risotto. It is also a sublime match for squash ravioli with sage brown butter, white truffle tagliolini, roasted poultry, and premium mountain cheeses or aged Parmigiano-Reggiano.