Santa Cristina Toscana Rosso IGT 2022 (Sangiovese, Cabernet) g1 and savoury grip

and savoury grip

The winemaking here has remained unchanged during Pierre-Marie Chermette's tenure

All the fruit is fermented in open top fermenters before being transferred to French oak for maturation

While most entry-level wines from this region today are based on Tempranillo (a variety both easier and more profitable to grow)

Santa Cristina Toscana Rosso IGT 2022 (Sangiovese, Cabernet) g1 and savoury gripThe wine opens with a ruby red color with violet tinges. It has a full and intense fragrance with hints of red fruit which bring to mind cherries and raspberries. On the palate the wine is smooth and well balanced. The finish is characterized by gentle tannins and the persistent flavor of the grapes.