Santa Cristina (Marchesi Antinori)

Toscana Sangiovese Blend

8.71212 ratings
8.719 pro ratings
Tuscany, Italy
Sangiovese Blend
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy
Top Notes For
Colin Cahoon

Lots of barnyard funk in the nose. In the mouth you get tart cherry and plum with a light acid finish that lingers. This is a good value wine if you are looking for a light bodied Italian red that drinks fine with pasta in a red sauce. For those raters who gave low ratings expecting something else, you have no clue what you bought.

Lots of barnyard funk in the nose. In the mouth you get tart cherry and plum with a light acid finish that lingers. This is a good value wine if you are looking for a light bodied Italian red that drinks fine with pasta in a red sauce. For those raters who gave low ratings expecting something else, you have no clue what you bought.

6 people found it helpfulApr 18th, 2017
Emily Scott

Dry, some fruit and some tannins but not too intense. A nicely balanced wine.

Dry, some fruit and some tannins but not too intense. A nicely balanced wine.

6 people found it helpfulJan 3rd, 2015
Bill Belanger

Rule number one for this wine: let it breathe for at least an hour, after decanting it. It has supertuscan power, dark fruit flavors, and a long finish.

Rule number one for this wine: let it breathe for at least an hour, after decanting it. It has supertuscan power, dark fruit flavors, and a long finish.

3 people found it helpfulNov 24th, 2016
Breen Halley Miller

Long finish, deep flavor. Would pair well with steak or a red sauce.

Long finish, deep flavor. Would pair well with steak or a red sauce.

3 people found it helpfulMar 27th, 2016
Devon Byrd

Hint of berries. Smooth finish. Decent body. Maybe my second Sangiovese...

Hint of berries. Smooth finish. Decent body. Maybe my second Sangiovese...

3 people found it helpfulJan 1st, 2015
Bill Belanger

Wonderful Tuscan blend. Drank it with family at Vito's in Pacific Grove: recommended by Vito.

Wonderful Tuscan blend. Drank it with family at Vito's in Pacific Grove: recommended by Vito.

2 people found it helpfulDec 27th, 2014
Jaime Noel

This is some yummy Italian wine! Runs about $20 a bottle in my neck of the woods, which makes it special occasion for this gal. Every red lover I share it with loves it. Dry & smooth.

This is some yummy Italian wine! Runs about $20 a bottle in my neck of the woods, which makes it special occasion for this gal. Every red lover I share it with loves it. Dry & smooth.

2 people found it helpfulMay 17th, 2014
John Howard

Harvest production at Hirsch and Cobb Wineries

9.0

Great, old world, inexpensive blend of Sangiovese and Syrah.

Great, old world, inexpensive blend of Sangiovese and Syrah.

1 person found it helpfulNov 3rd, 2018
Shengli Hu

Funky, herbal, sanguine, irony, good acid, soft tannins, medium bodied, easy drinking.

Funky, herbal, sanguine, irony, good acid, soft tannins, medium bodied, easy drinking.

1 person found it helpfulAug 16th, 2018
Sarah H

Not as good on it's own but pairs great with food. Had it with grilled steaks

Not as good on it's own but pairs great with food. Had it with grilled steaks

1 person found it helpfulSep 3rd, 2017