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Santa Cristina in Pilli Carmignano Sangiovese Blend

8.922 ratings
9.01 pro ratings
Carmignano, Prato, Tuscany, Italy
Sangiovese Blend
Goose, Game, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Chili & Hot Spicy, Duck, Pasta, Herbs, Beans & Peas, Mushrooms, Onion, Veal, Hard Cheese, Pork, Tomato-Based, Pungent Cheese, Chicken, Turkey, Salami & Prosciutto, Soft Cheese, Venison
Top Notes For
Risika Nyx

Right after opening it has a strong cigar-tobacco smell and flavor. After it opens there are notes of cherry, dark chocolate, still mild tobacco, but also mint and pepper. Good structure, decent acidity and tannins. A nice wine after 30 minutes.

Right after opening it has a strong cigar-tobacco smell and flavor. After it opens there are notes of cherry, dark chocolate, still mild tobacco, but also mint and pepper. Good structure, decent acidity and tannins. A nice wine after 30 minutes.

Feb 7th, 2017
Ian Magiros

Notes of Dark & Red Cherries, bright and fresh acidity balanced with well integrated tannins, earthy tones, subtle wood spices and hints of dried herbs

Notes of Dark & Red Cherries, bright and fresh acidity balanced with well integrated tannins, earthy tones, subtle wood spices and hints of dried herbs

Mar 11th, 2016
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9.0

Another terrific $15 Tuscan red. Is there a better place to find value reds?

Another terrific $15 Tuscan red. Is there a better place to find value reds?

Dec 16th, 2015
L W
8.7

Dried red flowers, dried fruit, meaty, vanilla

Dried red flowers, dried fruit, meaty, vanilla

Dec 6th, 2015
Shawn Farmer

Wine is from Carmignano subregion

Wine is from Carmignano subregion

Sep 30th, 2015
Amanda Igra

Pipe tobacco & cherry

Pipe tobacco & cherry

Aug 27th, 2015
Anne Carman

Surprisingly smooth structure starts off, blending the grape varietals well to a smooth elegant finish. With spicy southern Italian fare this wine holds up strong. 2011 vintage.

Surprisingly smooth structure starts off, blending the grape varietals well to a smooth elegant finish. With spicy southern Italian fare this wine holds up strong. 2011 vintage.

Aug 20th, 2015
Drew Mitchell

Great value ($46 @ Ghibellina in DC) and goes perfectly with their margherita pizza.

Great value ($46 @ Ghibellina in DC) and goes perfectly with their margherita pizza.

May 2nd, 2015
Drew Summers

Sales Northampton Wines

9.0

Drew had this 9 years ago

Drew had this 9 years ago

Sep 19th, 2015
Matt Dill

Matt had this 8 years ago

Matt had this 8 years ago

Oct 9th, 2016