Description
The name Cervaro comes from the noble family that owned Castello della Sala during the 14th century, Monaldeschi della Cervara. A blend of Chardonnay grapes and a small quantity of Grechetto make a wine that can age over time and represent the elegance and complexity of this unique estate. Cervaro della Sala is one of the first Italian white wines to have malolactic fermentation and aging take place in barriques. The first vintage of Cervaro to be produced was the 1985 vintage.
Climate
Mild winter weather and normal levels of precipitation marked
the beginning of the 2024 growing season. Spring was
moderately rainy that guaranteed good groundwater reservoirs
in vineyard soils. Spring temperatures, slightly lower than
average, prompted normal budbreak and even vine
growth.Flowering and fruit set of Chardonnay vines took place
at the end of May whilefor Grechetto, these phases occurred
one week later, 7 days later than seasonal averages. July and
August saw hot stable weather that was accompanied by
significant temperature swings between day and night, ensuring
a gradual and ideal ripening phase. The grape harvest began
with Chardonnay at the end of August and was completed with
Grechetto 3 weeks later towards mid-September. At harvest
time, the grapes were perfectly healthy, at peak maturity with a
good balance between acidity and sugar levels and a particularly
generous and complex aromatic profile
