The Castello della Sala is located in Umbria, not far from the Tuscan border and about 18km from the historic town of Orvieto. This impressive medieval castle is surrounded by 500 ha of land, of which 170 ha are vineyards, situated at 220-470m above sea level. The vineyards stretch over gentle hills, which are typical for this landscape. The soil is predominantly clayey, the vineyards are well oriented towards the sunrise, and the microclimate is characterized by cold – but not too harsh – winters and very warm summers, during which the morning fog leaves its mark on the ripening grapes. The area of Castello della Sala is excellent for the production of white wines. The only exception: the Pinot Nero, which can develop best on this soil.