Santa Cristina (Antinori)
Valdichiana Vin Santo 0.375L 2021
| Denomination | DOC Valdichiana Vin Santo |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,375 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 50% Malvasia, 50% Trebbiano Toscano |
| Aging | Aged in oak barrels and matured for over four years before bottling. |
- Main details: 0.375 L, 13.5% vol, Valdichiana DOC, Santa Cristina (Antinori), 2021
- Composition: Malvasia 50% and Trebbiano Toscano 50%, typical sweet Tuscan wine
- Drying process: grapes on racks for 4.5 months to increase sugars and aromas
- Vinification: gentle pressing, fermentation in wood; sweetness from natural arrest
- Profile and pairings: amber colour; notes of raisin and apricot; ideal with desserts and blue cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
Santa Cristina Valdichiana Vin Santo is a dessert passito wine that stands out for its natural sweetness, achieved through the spontaneous halt of fermentation. In the glass, it displays an intense amber yellow colour, hinting at a rich and complex aromatic profile. On the nose, distinct pastry notes emerge, enriched by hints of sultanas, apricot and candied fruit typical of Malvasia, blended with the delicate hazelnut aromas of Trebbiano Toscano. On the palate, it is full-bodied and smooth, offering an enveloping taste that finishes with a long aromatic finish recalling dried fruit.
Where it comes from
This passito has its roots in Valdichiana, Tuscany, a region historically linked to the production of sweet wines. Its inclusion in this prestigious denomination defines the product’s identity and highlights its origin. Under the guidance of the Santa Cristina winery, the local vocation is translated into an authentic style, consistent with local characteristics based on the long drying of the grapes and maturation in wood. The result is a structured and faithful expression of the region’s winemaking culture.
How it is produced
Malvasia and Trebbiano Toscano grapes are carefully laid out on drying racks, where they rest for about four and a half months to concentrate the sugars. Afterwards, the bunches undergo gentle pressing to extract the free-run must. Alcoholic fermentation takes place directly in oak barrels, activated by selected yeasts and the ancient “mothers” of Valdichiana, then stops spontaneously, preserving the natural residual sugar. The wine completes its journey with over four years of ageing in the same barrels, acquiring balance and complexity.
History and Curiosities
This Vin Santo Valdichiana DOC embodies the deep bond of the Antinori family with Tuscany, a wine created to celebrate moments of pure conviviality. Following an ancient tradition, the Malvasia and Trebbiano grapes are left to wither for over four months before a slow fermentation in oak barrels, triggered by the historic “mothers” of the Valdichiana. The process concludes naturally, resulting in a sweet passito that is enveloping and smooth, delighting the palate with intense notes of apricot, candied fruit and hazelnut, offering an experience with a long aromatic finish.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
10 - 12 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 2006
- Oenologist: Filippo Bezzi, Fabrizio Balzi
The care and attention always given to the vineyards and in the cellar have been the stimulus for constant innovation and to deal with native and international varietals, giving rise to a family of different products but distinguished by the same style, the result of an unbreakable bond between the vineyard, terroir, and human labor.
The products of the family Santa Cristina were born from this simple philosophy, thanks to an ongoing dialogue with the earth. Since 1946 continues this dedication, to keep still pristine quality of Santa Cristina. Read more
| Name | Santa Cristina Valdichiana Vin Santo 0.375L 2021 |
|---|---|
| Type | White dessert wine dessert wine |
| Denomination | Valdichiana DOC |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Size | 0,375 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 50% Malvasia, 50% Trebbiano Toscano |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Santa Cristina (Antinori) |
| Story | History and Curiosities This Vin Santo Valdichiana DOC embodies the deep bond of the Antinori family with Tuscany, a wine created to celebrate moments of pure conviviality. Following an ancient tradition, the Malvasia and Trebbiano grapes are left to wither for over four months before a slow fermentation in oak barrels, triggered by the historic "mothers" of the Valdichiana. The process concludes naturally, resulting in a sweet passito that is enveloping and smooth, delighting the palate with intense notes of apricot, candied fruit and hazelnut, offering an experience with a long aromatic finish. |
| Origin | Valdichiana, Tuscany, Italy |
| Production technique | Drying of the grapes on drying racks for about four and a half months, soft pressing and alcoholic fermentation in oak barrels (with old Valdichiana 'mothers' and partly selected yeasts) |
| Wine making | After drying for about four and a half months, the grapes with a high sugar content are gently pressed; the free-run wine is transferred to oak barrels where alcoholic fermentation takes place, which stops spontaneously at around 13% vol, leaving a natural residual sugar; fermentation is carried out mainly with old mother yeasts from Valdichiana and partly with selected yeasts. |
| Aging | Aged in oak barrels and matured for over four years before bottling. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |