Marchesi Antinori, Umbria IGT (Italy) Chardonnay 2020

 This wine was brought to my attention when it was served at two different recent occasions.  I had to get some for my house, and I think you may want to get some for your house, too.  It is from the Antinori family’s Castello della Sala winery in Umbria in central Italy.  Umbria is better known for the white wine Orvieto, a blend of Grechetto, Trebbiano and Verdelho grapes.  Bramito is pure Chardonnay, and purely delicious with a bright, pale golden yellow color and citrusy, floral aromas with dusty mineral notes.  It is crisp, lively and lightly savory in the mouth with lemony fruit and subtle floral notes.  A great aperitif, and one friend served it with charcuterie while the other friend served it with a creamy risotto.  Marchesi Antinori is Piero Antinori, whose family has been in the wine business for 26 generations in Italy.  Today their wine empire is headed by the Marchese and his three daughters, Albiera, Allegra and Alessi.