Santa Cristina

Based in Cortona, not far from Siena, Santa Cristina winery has been producing traditional chianti styles for earlier drinking since 1946. Softer extraction and more fruit driven wines, means these offer great value and approachability early on. The focus of the estate has always been to produce wines that show the link between the vineyard, terroir and man’s work. Their continued focus is to preserve the quality and accessibility of the wines from this estate.

Tuscany / Umbria

ITALY

Passions that unite

Santa Cristina produces a family of wines that are different yet unmistakable for their distinctive style.

Viticulture

The origins of viticulture and winemaking in this region may be difficult to trace but over the centuries have become a symbol of culture, customs, and traditions. Tuscan wine has always accompanied everyday life and moments of pleasure for all who appreciate and savour it. Santa Cristina was first produced here in the heart of Tuscany; a wine that has always been part of tradition, finely expressing the Tuscan territory and grape varieties in a contemporary style. Climate varies based on altitude, the proximity to the sea and the vicinity to mountain ranges. Soil composition also differs from area to area ranging from volcanic to clay based to sedimentary soils. Many production areas have different soil composition in the various vineyard parcels that indisputably produce different wines. In this rich geographic and climatic context, the origins of viticulture and winemaking in this region may be difficult to trace but over the centuries have become part of its identity, culture, customs, and traditions. Tuscan wine has always accompanied everyday life and moments of pleasure for all who appreciate and savour it. Santa Cristina was first produced here in the heart of Tuscany; a wine that has always been part of tradition, finely expressing the Tuscan territory and grape varieties in a contemporary style.

Winemaking

The Santa Cristina winery was built from a project developed by Studio Hydea in Florence. This modern structure’s design was based on criteria of minimal environmental impact and maximum respect for the surrounding territory. The winery was named after Santa Cristina Red, a historic wine and symbol of the winery for over 70 years. The concept behind the project was to allow the grapes to be accompanied from the vineyards, through each phase of fermentation, aging, bottling, and packaging. State-of-the-art technology and attentive ongoing research for the highest quality strengthen and consolidate ancient winemaking traditions and love for the Tuscan territory.