Bramìto Umbria IGT 2019 - Castello della Sala

The Bramìto Umbria IGT from Castello della Sala appears in a light straw yellow in the glass. The nose is dominated by aromas of white flowers, followed by delicate hints of citrus fruits and very delicate vanilla notes in the background. On the palate crisp, fresh, full-bodied, creamy soft, pleasantly dry and of good structure, it rolls tastefully over the tongue. The finish is characterized by balance, pleasing minerality and fullness in the aftertaste.

Vinification of Bramìto Umbria IGT from Castello della Sala

This white wine is produced in the vineyards of the old Castello della Sala fortress. The Chardonnay grape finds a special terroir here on the sandy sedimentary soils containing limestone and clay, which lends the wine distinct minerality and elegance. Bramìto was first produced in 1994. It is also described as the little brother of Cervaro della Sala.

The hand-picked grapes are destemmed and pressed, the must with the skins is cooled to 10°C for 2 to 4 hours of maceration. Part of the must is then placed in barriques where, at controlled temperature, alcoholic fermentation and partial malolactic fermentation take place, while the other part, also at controlled temperature, undergoes alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel tanks. Finally, the wines are assembled before being bottled as Bramìto.

Food pairings for the Bramìto Castello della Sala

An attractive white terroir wine from southern Umbria that goes well with starters, Vitello Tonnato, pasta and rice dishes with fish or vegetables, cold cuts, fish, white meats, veal, poultry, rabbit, and young and medium-ripe cheeses.

Awards for the Bramìto Umbria IGT from Castello della Sala

• Wine Spectator: 90 points for 2016 and 2015
• Gambero Rosso: 2 glasses for 2015, 1 glass for 2016