93 points Wine Enthusiast (Jeff Porter Jul 2026)
Baked apples and hazelnut brittle weaving through notes of crème fraiche and wet stones. The palate delivers substance with style, where generous fruit meets mineral tension and a refreshing tart finish. Here's Chardonnay finding perfect balance between richness and restraint.

91 points Wine Advocate (Monica Larner Nov 2025)
The Castello della Sala 2024 Chardonnay Bramìto della Sala shows hints of bergamot tea and chamomile. The wine is primary and fresh, with 40% of the fruit fermented in oak (with malolactic fermentation) and the rest in stainless steel. There is a citrusy note that adds verticality and brightness, and the wine has a hint of reduction that underlines the purity of its fruit. This pretty expression is full of tension and energy.

The Antinori family has been making wine in Italy for more than six centuries, masterfully balancing tradition with innovation across its historic estates. At Castello della Sala in Umbria, Antinori applies that same experience to some of Italy’s most polished and expressive white wines.

Bramìto della Sala is 100% Chardonnay grown in the estate’s mineral-rich soils and partially fermented in French oak. It offers ripe apple, pineapple and citrus aromas layered with subtle notes of toasted hazelnut, vanilla and butter. The palate is fresh and beautifully balanced, combining Chardonnay’s richness and texture with vibrant acidity and a long, clean, mineral-driven finish. This is a polished, food-friendly Italian Chardonnay that delivers far more complexity and class than you normally find at this price.