Vin Santo Valdichiana Santa Cristina 2019

Vin Santo Valdichiana Santa Cristina, is produced by the winery of the same name, established in 2006 to confirm and renew the tradition of its namesake wine, more than 60 years after the first vintage. Over time, Santa Cristina has become a point of reference, thanks to a constant commitment to quality. The care that has always been taken in following the vineyards and the work in the cellar, have been the stimulus for continuous innovations and for confronting native and international varieties, giving life to wines that are different but distinguished by the same artisanal style, the fruit of an indissoluble bond between vineyard, terroir and the work of man.

Vinification
The harvest began in early September with the Malvasia and was completed within ten days with the Trebbiano Toscano. Harvesting, which took place directly in the drying lofts, made it possible to optimally preserve the integrity of the bunches. After the raisining process, which lasted several months, the grapes with a high and natural sugar content were softly pressed, the must thus obtained was transferred directly into oak barrels where alcoholic fermentation took place. This stopped spontaneously when the wine reached 14° alcohol, preserving a natural residual sugar content. Fermentation took place using mainly old Valdichiana mothers and partly specially selected yeasts.

Refinement
After an ageing period of several years, the wine was bottled in autumn 2021.

Awards and Recognition
Year 2014 - Wine Spectator - 91 Punti
Year 2015 - Wine Spectator - 89 Punti
Year 2016 - Veronelli - 3 Stelle