Structure
Critic scores
No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.
In the glass
Aroma: pineapple, mango, dried apricot, candied citrus
Palate: enveloping and harmonious, sweetness balanced by vibrant acidity, citrus marmalade finish
Muffato della Sala is a five-variety noble-rot blend from Castello della Sala, golden with bright greenish hues, tropical and dried-apricot notes balanced by vibrant acidity.
What it pairs with
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Blue cheese
A classic noble-rot match, salt against sweetness. -
Foie gras
Rich, fatty liver finds its match in sweet acidity. -
Fruit tart
Apricot and citrus notes in the wine echo a fruit dessert.
History
Muffato della Sala blends five white varieties affected by botrytis, one of Italy's benchmark noble-rot dessert wines.
Facts
- Producer
- Castello della Sala · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Sauvignon Blanc, Grechetto, Traminer, Semillon, Riesling
- Classification
- Umbria IGT
- Oak
- Must fermented 18 days at approximately 17 degrees C in oak barrels, then further maturation in stainless steel
- Price
- EUR35-45 per 500ml at retail
- Drinking window
- over 15 years from vintage
Frequently asked about Muffato della Sala
What does Muffato della Sala taste like?
Muffato della Sala is a five-variety noble-rot blend from Castello della Sala, golden with bright greenish hues, tropical and dried-apricot notes balanced by vibrant acidity.
When should I drink Muffato della Sala?
The producer's own ageing regime points to a drinking window of over 15 years from vintage. Decant younger vintages for 30 to 60 minutes before serving.
What food pairs with Muffato della Sala?
Best with Blue cheese and Foie gras and Fruit tart.