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Vermentino Toscana IGT - Santa Cristina 2024

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100% Vermentino Vermentino Tuscany IGT 75 cl 2024

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Technical information

Producer
Santa Cristina
Name
Vermentino Tuscany IGT
Variety
100% Vermentino
Vintage
2024
Gradation
12.0%
Format
75 cl
Aromatic profile
Pineapple, grapefruit, rose petals, herbs, mineral note
Vinification method
Destemming, gentle pressing; stainless steel fermentation ≤17°C
Aging
Aged in stainless steel tanks at 10°C until bottling
Type of cask
Stainless steel
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The Vermentino Toscana IGT from Santa Cristina is a white wine with a straightforward, unobtrusive character, intended to reflect the versatility of the variety in a Tuscan expression. In a bright straw colour, it shows aromas of ripe citrus, white flowers and light Mediterranean herbal notes; on the nose the profile remains clean and restrained, without excess. On the palate it offers balanced freshness, easy drinkability and a saline thread that supports the sip, with a finish that favours lightness over complexity.

It is suited to everyday drinking and informal occasions: it pairs with seafood starters, salads, light first courses and moderately savory fish dishes. To appreciate its balance it is preferable to drink it young, served at around 10–12 °C, so as to highlight its fresh aromas and slender structure. I suggest opening the bottle shortly before serving to allow the aromatic profile to express itself.

The winery

Santa Cristina

ToscanaItaliaSince 2006

A Tuscan winery based in Cortona (AR) that produces a range of regional, contemporary wines, including Chianti Superiore, Rosso, Bianco, Rosé and Vin Santo.
Grape varieties
Sangiovese, Merlot, Syrah, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malvasia, Trebbiano Toscano
  • Operational headquarters in Cortona, Tuscany.
  • Production of Chianti Superiore DOCG and Tuscan wines.
  • Use of Sangiovese alongside international varieties.
  • Vin Santo produced from Malvasia and Trebbiano Toscano according to the Valdichiana tradition.
  • A focused approach centered on quality, research and the connection between vineyard and terroir.
The story
The Santa Cristina winery is presented online as an enterprise deeply rooted in the Cortona area. The company's official documents state that the new facility was launched in 2006 to revive and renew the tradition of the namesake wine, whose first vintage dates back to 1946; since then production has evolved with a continued focus on quality, research and a dialogue between indigenous and international grape varieties.
Production philosophy
The production style emphasizes the connection between the vineyard, the terroir and human craftsmanship: careful attention to the vineyards, cellar practices designed to express freshness and typicity, and an approach that integrates local varieties with international grape varieties to create wines that are approachable yet distinctive.
Terroir and vineyards
The estate and vineyards are located on the plateau and the hills surrounding Cortona, in Tuscany, an area characterized by rolling landscapes between Siena and Perugia. The winery produces wines tied to the appellations and the soil and climatic characteristics of the territory.