Santa Cristina Toscana Rosso is a robust, full-bodied red wine hailing from Italy's Tuscany region. This dark ruby-colored wine boasts aromas of black cherry, blueberry, and hints of sweet tobacco. On the palate, it offers flavors of ripe blackberry, plum, and a hint of sweet oak. The tannins are well-rounded and the acidity is balanced, making for a smooth, easy-drinking wine. Enjoy this Italian red with grilled meats, pasta dishes, and Italian cheese.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
This medium-bodied wine from Santa Cristina Toscana exhibits ripe and concentrated fruit flavors of plum and dark cherry, with subtle notes of fresh herbs, tobacco, and licorice.The palate is full and velvety, with well-integrated tannins and a long finish of sweet spices and toasty oak. Enjoy this wine with grilled meats, pasta dishes, or aged cheeses.
EXPERT RATING
4.4
DRINKING WINDOW
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Profile
Sweetness:
No sweetness
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
Moderate
Non-Alcoholic
Very High
Intensity:
Pronounced
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Rich
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Vibrant
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
Grippy
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (1)
Shiraz/Syrah
ORIGINS
Winery: Santa Cristina
Region: Tuscany
Tuscany, located in central Italy, is one of the most renowned wine regions in the world. With its rolling hills, picturesque vineyards, and centuries-old winemaking traditions.
Tuscany has a long and storied history of winemaking, with evidence of viticulture dating back to the Etruscans in the 8th century BC. Today, Tuscany is one of the most important wine regions in Italy, producing some of the country's most iconic wines. The region is home to some of the world's most renowned producers, including Antinori, Frescobaldi, and Castello Banfi.