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Vinsanto Valdichiana DOC - Santa Cristina 2021

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Trebbiano Toscano and Malvasia Vin Santo della Valdichiana Toscana DOC 375 ml 2021

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Technical information

Producer
Santa Cristina
Name
Vin Santo della Valdichiana Toscana DOC
Variety
Trebbiano Toscano and Malvasia
Vintage
2021
Gradation
13.5%
Format
375 ml
Aromatic profile
Candied fruit, raisins, apricot, amaretto
Vinification method
Dried grapes; fermentation in wood; spontaneous stop
Aging
Aged at least 2 years in small oak casks
Type of cask
Small oak casks
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The Vinsanto Valdichiana DOC from Santa Cristina is a white wine for contemplation with a measured, composed character. It shows a luminous amber color; on the nose it offers impressions of ripe fruit, honey, candied citrus peel and light notes of dried fruit, warm but not overpowering. On the palate it is enveloping, with perceptible sweetness balanced by freshness that maintains clarity and drinkability. The finish is of good persistence and harmonious.

It pairs well with dry desserts, baked pastries and blue cheeses, or can be enjoyed on its own as a contemplative wine. Serve moderately chilled to allow the aromas to unfold without obscuring the structure. As a Santa Cristina label within the Valdichiana DOC denomination, the best way to appreciate it is to taste the bottle and judge its nuances according to personal preference.

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.