Winery Santa CristinaVin Santo della Valdichiana
Sweet wine
This wine is composed of 100% of the grape variety Malvasia.
This wine generally goes well with pork, poultry or beef.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Vin Santo della Valdichiana of Winery Santa Cristina in the region of Toscane often reveals types of flavors of butterscotch, dried apricot or dried fruit and sometimes also flavors of black fruit, orange peel or citrus fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Vin Santo della Valdichiana
Pairings that work perfectly with Vin Santo della Valdichiana
Original food and wine pairings with Vin Santo della Valdichiana
The Vin Santo della Valdichiana of Winery Santa Cristina matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of pot-au-feu, lamb roast with lavender or escargots à la bordelaise.
Details and technical informations about Winery Santa Cristina's Vin Santo della Valdichiana.
Discover the grape variety: Sangiovese
Originally from Italy, it is the famous Sangiovese of Tuscany producing the famous wines of Brunello de Montalcino and Chianti. This variety is registered in the Official Catalogue of Wine Grape Varieties, list A1. According to recent genetic analysis, it is the result of a natural cross between the almost unknown Calabrese di Montenuovo (mother) and Ciliegiolo (father).
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Vin Santo della Valdichiana from Winery Santa Cristina are 2016, 2014, 2011, 2006 and 2013.
Informations about the Winery Santa Cristina
The Winery Santa Cristina is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 20 wines for sale in the of Toscane to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Toscane
Tuscany is one of the most famous and prolific wine regions in Europe. It is best known for its Dry red wines made from Sangiovese grapes, which dominate production. These include Chianti, Brunello di Montalcino and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. The region's Vin Santo is also highly prized, as are its passito dessert wines, though these are produced in comparatively tiny quantities.
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The word of the wine: Nervous
Said of a wine that leaves its mark on the palate with its strong characters and a hint of acidity, but without excess.
