Villa Antinori Santa Cristina Giardino Rose Toscano IGT 2024 x 12
Product Description
GIARDINO
Classification
Toscana – IGT
Vintage
2023
Climate
The 2024 growing season was defined by regular rain showers from the
onset of budbreak forward. The month of April saw several cold spells that
delayed vine development. May brought abundant rainfall that slowed down
bloom; flower clusters began to emerge from the second week in June.
Overall, July and August were hot and dry prompting excellent cluster
development. The vines benefitted from good groundwater reserves from
spring precipitation and the vines caught up to a normal pace in the growing
season.
The grape harvest got underway during the last half of August, consistent
with the 2023 harvest.
Vinification and aging
A portion of the harvested grapes were destemmed, crushed, and very gently
pressed to obtain a light-colored must. The other portion was destemmed
and crushed and left to macerate for several hours in stainless steel tanks to
best extract varietal aromas from the skins. The resulting must was chilled to
a temperature of 10 °C (50 °F) to favor natural clarification. After 48 hours,
the wine was transferred into stainless steel vats where alcoholic
fermentation took place at a temperature that did not exceed 15 °C (59 °F).
Giardino was aged in stainless steel tanks at a constant temperature of 10 °C
(50 °F) to preserve aromatic compounds.
Alcohol content
12 % by Vol.
Historical data
High on a Tuscan hillside, not far from Siena and Perugia, sits the historic
town of Cortona. A vast plain extends on one side and on the other, the hill
and village. This is the captivating panorama surrounding the Santa Cristina
winery, established in 2006 to strengthen and renew the tradition of crafting
its eponymous wine, over 60 years after its first vintage. Over time, Santa
Cristina has become a reference point for winemaking experts as well as wine enthusiasts due to our commitment to
achieving quality. The diligent care taken in vineyards and cellar management have always been our incentive to continue
with innovation and research in exploring indigenous as well as international grape varieties. The resulting family of wines
are different yet highly distinguishable for their unmistakable artisanal style, proof of the enduring connection between
vineyards, terroir and man’s dedication to the land.
Giardino Rosé expresses the Tuscan countryside and its origins with delicate, graceful, and refined aromas and flavors. Its
name celebrates its floral nature.
Tasting notes
Giardino 2024 is peach blossom pink in color. The nose is intriguing and pleasant presenting intense fruity notes of pink
grapefruits and wild strawberries together with delicate hints of lime and forest floor. The palate is defined by a pleasant
supple body sustained by excellent freshness. The wine closes with a persistent finish that echoes aromas perceived on the nose.
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