Rosso Toscana IGT 2018 - Santa Cristina

The Rosso Toscana IGT from Santa Cristina is the historical wine of this Antinori winery. This red wine presents itself ruby red with violet reflections in the glass, on the nose it smells intensely fruity with ripe red berry fruits, which are accompanied by floral accents and spicy nuances of black pepper, balsamic notes and eucalyptus. On the palate, Santa Cristina Rosso is dry, appealing, characterized by a complex and harmonious taste, with soft tannins. The finish is pleasant, persistently fruity and elegant.

Vinification of Santa Cristina Rosso Toscana IGT

For this red wine 60% Sangiovese and 40% Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah are vinified. Depending on the grape variety, the grapes are harvested at the perfect moment and vinified separately. After gentle destemming and pressing, the grapes are macerated and alcoholic fermented in stainless steel tanks at temperatures below 25°C for a week. The wine is then transferred and malolactic fermentation is completed by the end of the winter. Santa Cristina Rosso is aged partly in stainless steel and partly in wooden barrels. Only at the end of the following summer is the wine bottled and then sold.

The first Santa Cristina Rosso Toscana was vinified in 1946 by Marchese Niccolò Antinori and is one of the two flagships of the winery. Over time, other wines have been added, as well as a Vin Santo and a Virgin Olive Oil from the estate's olive groves.

Food pairing for Rosso Toscana from Santa Cristina

Enjoy this red Tuscany cuvée as a wonderful accompaniment to dark meat, lamb knuckle braised in red wine, ripe and spicy cheeses, but also with preparations with Tuscan or Umbrian truffles.

Awards for Rosso Toscana IGT from Santa Cristina

• Wine Spectator: Top 10 Elegant Reds for 2015
• Jaems Suckling: 90 points for 2015
• Berlin Wine Trophy: Gold for 2011
• Decanter: Bronze for 2007