Santa Christina

Toscana Red Blend

8.7137 ratings
8.54 pro ratings
Tuscany, Italy
Red Blend
Game, Baking Spices, Duck, Goose, Potato, Chili & Hot Spicy, White Rice, Exotic Spices, Pasta, Herbs, Beans & Peas, Onion, Chicken, Pork, Venison, Salami & Prosciutto, Pungent Cheese, Soft Cheese, Mushrooms, Tomato-Based, Turkey, Veal, Hard Cheese
Top Notes For
Ken Z
8.4

Drank 9\29\22

Looking for a cheap red. I've had this in the past so I thought I'd give the 2019 a try. Simple nose of red cherry. Ripe flavors of red fruit and a touch of earth. Perhaps it is the vintage but there seems to be a move toward a riper, international style, which is not my cup of tea. This drinks hot despite the 13% alcohol and short finish.

3/21/6/2/2 +50 = 84 pts.

Would prefer a simple red from any Tuscan Osteria.

Drank 9\29\22

Looking for a cheap red. I've had this in the past so I thought I'd give the 2019 a try. Simple nose of red cherry. Ripe flavors of red fruit and a touch of earth. Perhaps it is the vintage but there seems to be a move toward a riper, international style, which is not my cup of tea. This drinks hot despite the 13% alcohol and short finish.

3/21/6/2/2 +50 = 84 pts.

Would prefer a simple red from any Tuscan Osteria.

Sep 30th, 2022
Jesse Pender

Assistant Winemaker Delicato Family Vineyards

8.5

Simple basic red that was on sale at Costco. Easy to drink but not much to it.

Simple basic red that was on sale at Costco. Easy to drink but not much to it.

Nov 19th, 2018
Kat Collins

Deep red purple color. Lively notes of red fruit - Black currants, raspberries, cranberries, cherries. Medium tannins with a touch of sweetness on the silky finish. Smooth, well balanced. Nice value wine!

Deep red purple color. Lively notes of red fruit - Black currants, raspberries, cranberries, cherries. Medium tannins with a touch of sweetness on the silky finish. Smooth, well balanced. Nice value wine!

1 person found it helpfulNov 24th, 2017
Jim Reed

Fine Wine Room Manager Harbor View Wines and Liquors

8.5

A little too much on the Brett for me, and I usually enjoy that

A little too much on the Brett for me, and I usually enjoy that

Jun 28th, 2015
Terra firma

Great chianti - like blend, goes great with anything from chicken to pizza...

Great chianti - like blend, goes great with anything from chicken to pizza...

Aug 21st, 2019
Vicky

This is the first bottle for me and won’t be the last. It’s a great standalone wine. Not heavy tannins which I don’t like. Had a nice rich berry taste to it but it wasn’t sweet by any means. Half the bottle I used making French onion soup and the other half I drank! I definitely will be buying additional bottles for my wine cellar.

This is the first bottle for me and won’t be the last. It’s a great standalone wine. Not heavy tannins which I don’t like. Had a nice rich berry taste to it but it wasn’t sweet by any means. Half the bottle I used making French onion soup and the other half I drank! I definitely will be buying additional bottles for my wine cellar.

Dec 15th, 2018
Jeff Thornhill

Decent wine but nothing special.

Decent wine but nothing special.

Dec 1st, 2018
L.A. Warren

Sweeter than I was expecting. Hints of wood and tobacco hidden behind the bright and fruity front.

Sweeter than I was expecting. Hints of wood and tobacco hidden behind the bright and fruity front.

Apr 9th, 2018
Michael Scheimer

Light but strong

Light but strong

Dec 9th, 2017
Ricky Young

Very nice one ...

Very nice one ...

Oct 18th, 2017