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Antinori Santa Cristina 2006
Antinori Santa Cristina 2006


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Antinori Santa Cristina 2006


Sangiovese

from Tuscany, Italy

red wine
ratings pedigree (past vintages):
2000
The Wine Advocate 2000 Santa Cristina 86 point ratingThe Wine Advocate 2000 Santa Cristina 86 point rating
1999
Wine Enthusiast 1999 Santa Cristina 86 point ratingWine Enthusiast 1999 Santa Cristina 86 point rating
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winemaker's notes:

Santa Cristina was originally introduced in 1946 as a Chianti Classico by Piero Antinori's father, Niccolò. However, with the passage of the 1984 DOCG laws - spearheaded by Piero Antinori - requiring lower vineyard yields, Chianti Classico grapes became so complex and rich that they required more aging than this fruity fresh wine should have to maintain its style and character.

Therefore, with the 1987 vintage, Santa Cristina moved away from the Chianti Classico designation, and with the 1994 vintage Antinori began including 10% Merlot to the blend to add soft, open fruit nuances to the wine.

Santa Cristina is ruby red in color with purple hues. Intense fresh fruit aromas with pleasant floral hints. Well-structured, soft and harmonious. Sweet tannin and lingering fruit in the finish.

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number of lists: 3
2 out of 2 people would buy this wine again.
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  santa cristina - 3/25/2009
I would buy this wine again
but in all fairness this wine was very good. fruity, earthy and in balance.

 
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  wine i purchased - 8/23/2008
I would buy this wine again
i liked it but was a little disappointed when i found it down the street at bevmo for 6.00 a bottle

 
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