2010 Cervaro della Sala

Given the Antinori family's rich heritage spanning 26 generations and a track record for making some of Italy's most glamorous wines, it is easy to imagine that their Umbrian property, Castello della Sala, would be stately and elegant. Instead, the Castello reflects the values of an old-world, agrarian aristocracy that is more about tradition than flash. Those qualities come through in the wines as well. Over the last few years, the flagship Cervaro della Sala has become more elegant than ever, while the second wine, the Bramito del Cervo, is unfussy and beautiful. The estate's sweet Muffato della Sala remains one of the most delicious wines in its category.