2017 Santa Cristina Chianti Superiore DOCG
TUSCANY (TOSCANA)
Tuscany, is one of the most famous regions it Italy. In the world for that matter. The region, is well known for having several different grape varieties and styles of wine. Some food friendly. Some affordable and approachable. Others more expensive and expressive. Many white and red wines alike.
Today we are looking at the 2017 Santa Cristina Chianti Superiore. DOCG. Chianti Classico. The Wine is produced by a world-class winemaker and a famous Italian estate. Villa Antinori. The Antinori Winery is a large and high quality producer of well known wines from Tuscany, Italy.
The Red Wines from Tuscany are some of the best and oldest wines in the world. Chianti For Instance. One of the red wines at the top of the list. The Wine has been produced in Italy since the 14th century. Chianti is a region or zone of wine production. It is also the name of the famous wine located in the heart of central Tuscany, Italy.
Santa Cristina Chianti Superiore
Average Price-$12-$19.
Antinori produces a lot of high quality and expensive wines. Some Iconic. And they are exquisite. But lets be real. We can’t all drink wine like that on an everyday basis. But Damn don’t I wish!!! The Winery also produces a few high quality and more affordable wines. This 2017 Santa Cristina Chianti Superiore, is a perfect example. How can you get a DOCG Chianti from a quality producer like Antinori for less than $20 bucks…..??? This wine is made to be more affordable. Yet you can tell there is some quality winemaking behind the product. and for the price? Therefore Im a fan of this wine. In Conclusion, It is an affordable option for an everyday dinner , pairing, or just by the glass. ………Cheers, Auguri. –http://303corknfork.com
Somm Scribble
Color: Garnet, w Ruby bottom end
Nose: Blackberry. Red Plum. Cranberry. Subtle Oak. Toast. Light Vanilla. Cinnamon, baking spice.
Palate: Red &Black Fruit. Spice. Toasty light wood and oak.
Additional notes:
Medium body. Dry finish. Medium Tannin. Elevated Acidity. Light subtle oak on finish.
Grape Varietals: 80 percent Sangiovese. (DOCG rules for Chianti Classico). 15-20 percent Merlot. Small amounts of the blending grape Canaiolo.
...More about the Estate
The Antinori Estate spreads through several communes and geographic regions. Tuscany, Umbria, and other regions. Iconic Wines such as Solaia, Tignanello, Guado al Tasso, Pian Delle Vigne, are just some of the notables in their fantastic red wine library. Super-Tuscans. Sangiovese. In other words, Heavier hearty reds. Brunello and Chianti are all very terroir expressive and distinct. They produce high quality whites as well. For example, see Cervaro Della Sala. Chardonnay from Umbria. Geographically they have growth areas in many areas. First is Chianti Classico, In addition to, Bolghieri, Montalcino, Maremma Toscana, Montepulciano. Lastly Cortona, Tucsany, Umbria, and Franciacorta. In addition to these exquisite wines they also produce high quality and affordable styles of wine. Chianti, Toscano Rosso, Toscano Bianco, and Pinot Bianco are some great examples. See and read more @http://www.Antinori.it.com.
Villa Antinori Estate
