Umbria is full of vinous surprises and this is one of the nicest ones. The 2013 Pinot Nero from the beautiful Castello della Sala property is a wine that exudes elegance and finesse. It presents varietal tones of blue flower, pressed violets, wild berry and white chocolate that are expressive and incredibly well executed. The mouthfeel is silky and long, with pretty balsam herb and licorice root aromas. Fine coffee grinds also appear. This wine stands alone in terms of elegance. This wine has been off my radar for a number of years, but I am very happy to return to it now.