Santa Cristina Chianti Superiore 2011 (Italy)

Description

Ruby red in color with purple highlights, the wine shows aromas of berries, particularly blueberries and raspberries along with red cherry fruit. The tasty flavors are supple and morbid in texture, and the finish and aftertaste recall the fruity notes of the palate.

The 2011 vintage in Tuscany was characterized by a mild winter which led to early development and growth of the vines. Frequent rains during the flowering created certain difficulties for the bud set and, as a result, a smaller crop. Temperatures began to rise in mid-July and continued to do so until the beginning of October; ripening was precocious and picking began in early September for the Merlot and at the end of the month for the Sangiovese.