Santa Cristina (Marchesi Antinori)

Toscana Sangiovese

8.768 ratings
8.31 pro ratings
Tuscany, Italy
Sangiovese
Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Beef, Venison, White Rice, Potato, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Pasta, Herbs, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Pungent Cheese, Chicken, Salami & Prosciutto, Soft Cheese, Duck, Tomato-Based, Pork, Chili & Hot Spicy, Lamb, Turkey, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Sipping Fine Wine

A blend of 60% Sangiovese and the rest Merlot, Cab Sauv & Syrah. Deep Ruby with simple aromas of red fruits and floral spice notes. On the palate flavors of black cherry and pepper spice. Fine tannins, medium finish ending with fruit character. Drink now while it’s young, no aging benefit.

A blend of 60% Sangiovese and the rest Merlot, Cab Sauv & Syrah. Deep Ruby with simple aromas of red fruits and floral spice notes. On the palate flavors of black cherry and pepper spice. Fine tannins, medium finish ending with fruit character. Drink now while it’s young, no aging benefit.

Jul 14th, 2020
Brian Kostreba

Fruit in the beginning and a very nice finish.

Fruit in the beginning and a very nice finish.

1 person found it helpfulMar 15th, 2019
Sharon B

Earthy on the nose but deliciously flavored with notes of blackberry and plum. Makes my mouth water! I deserve this after throwing my daughter a baby shower this weekend. Great way to end the weekend!

Earthy on the nose but deliciously flavored with notes of blackberry and plum. Makes my mouth water! I deserve this after throwing my daughter a baby shower this weekend. Great way to end the weekend!

1 person found it helpfulFeb 11th, 2018
Aaron Forel

Not to many words. needed to describe this Italian Santa Cristina: wonderful affordable wine. Try it and enjoy.

Not to many words. needed to describe this Italian Santa Cristina: wonderful affordable wine. Try it and enjoy.

Mar 22nd, 2023
J Scott

2020. Excellent would order again.

2020. Excellent would order again.

Feb 3rd, 2023
Uluwehi

Easy drinking - get again

Easy drinking - get again

Apr 4th, 2021
Stephanie Arend

Little too sweet at first.. but grew on me in flavor
Maybe some cherry? Plum? Oak?

Little too sweet at first.. but grew on me in flavor
Maybe some cherry? Plum? Oak?

Oct 10th, 2020
Ariel L. Cheung

Very drinkable but feels a little flat on the palate and perhaps lacks depth. Still pleasing, medium-high tannins and a somewhat light body. Red currants and a little spice.

Very drinkable but feels a little flat on the palate and perhaps lacks depth. Still pleasing, medium-high tannins and a somewhat light body. Red currants and a little spice.

Apr 16th, 2020
Tim L
8.9

90-91 Rated by Wine Spectator (I think... Wine something ortheother). I almost agree...this is the most reliable, consistently good, very tasty red wine out there. As usual smooth drinking, medium bodied but still flavorful balanced Chianti blend from the Antonori family...4 or 5 centuries of winemaking. Buy again and again for nights in need of Italian Vino that keeps nicely...red wine good for and with anything, any occasion. Price fools people, great value.

90-91 Rated by Wine Spectator (I think... Wine something ortheother). I almost agree...this is the most reliable, consistently good, very tasty red wine out there. As usual smooth drinking, medium bodied but still flavorful balanced Chianti blend from the Antonori family...4 or 5 centuries of winemaking. Buy again and again for nights in need of Italian Vino that keeps nicely...red wine good for and with anything, any occasion. Price fools people, great value.

Feb 10th, 2020
Peg Hanssen

Ruby red in colour; on the nose, intense bouquet of mature fruits; on the palate harmonious and very pleasing. 90% Sangiovese, 10% Merlot

Ruby red in colour; on the nose, intense bouquet of mature fruits; on the palate harmonious and very pleasing. 90% Sangiovese, 10% Merlot

Mar 11th, 2017