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Antinori Santa Cristina 2006

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2006 Vintage

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Winery:: Villa Antinori
Varietal:: Sangiovese
Region:: Italy > Tuscany
Type:: Red Wine
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Drink Dates:: Drink Now - 2018
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User Tags: fruit, italian cuisine, smooth, plush, unique, rich, herbaceous, fresh, bold, color descriptors

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Sangiovese's claim to fame is its role as the heart of Chianti, Brunello and many Super Tuscan wines though it is gaining ground as a varietal wine around the globe. When grown in a suitable location the grape's soft tannins, succulent acidity and moderately intense cherry and herb flavors make Sangiovese very easy to drink as well as supremely versatile at the dinner table.

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Source: Morrell &
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This Sangiovese/Merlot blend is a supple, plush wine.

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A classic Toscana sangiovese with a twist....the winery has added a dash (10%) of merlot, which gives the wine a slightly heftier body.

March 2009

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This Sangiovese/Merlot blend is a supple, plush wine.

November 2009

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dkmrd5

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Soft red wine, not too dry or too tannic. Good for a non-red wine drinker. I would buy and enjoy again.

December 2008

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Dark & inviting. A big, bold wine! Deep, fruity flavor. "Plush" as used in other reviews is quite correct. Highly enjoyable with our home made sauce and pasta. I felt it was an excellent Italian for the price.

November 2009

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Source: Wine.com

Santa Cristina was originally introduced in 1946 as a Chianti Classico by Piero Antinori's father, NiccolÃ². 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 read more...