{"product_id":"santa-cristina-vermentino-2025","title":"Santa Cristina Vermentino 2025","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eVermentino di Santa Cristina is a fresh and fragrant white wine with Indicazione Geografica Tipica status, produced from Vermentino grapes grown in Tuscany. The use of \u003cstrong\u003estainless steel tanks\u003c\/strong\u003e preserves its intact aromatic profile, characterised by a balanced body and a pleasant savouriness. On the nose, there are notes of pineapple and grapefruit, accompanied by hints of rose petals and \u003cstrong\u003earomatic herbs\u003c\/strong\u003e. On the palate, it is harmonious, taut and clean, with a mineral finish and a persistent \u003cstrong\u003ecitrusy aftertaste\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe grapes are sourced from selected vineyards in the Bolgheri and coastal Maremma areas. Proximity to the sea plays a fundamental role, giving the wine a vibrant character. The vines grow on soils made up of \u003cstrong\u003efluvial and lacustrine deposits\u003c\/strong\u003e, rich in sand, clay and a \u003cstrong\u003ecalcareous component\u003c\/strong\u003e that imparts a clear mineral imprint to the sip. Santa Cristina carefully manages each plot to enhance the purity of the fruit and the expression of the \u003cstrong\u003eregional climate\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eProduction begins with destemming and \u003cstrong\u003egentle pressing\u003c\/strong\u003e of the grapes. The must is cooled to ten degrees to encourage natural clarification and preserve the integrity of the aromas. \u003cstrong\u003eAlcoholic fermentation\u003c\/strong\u003e takes place at a controlled temperature, never exceeding seventeen degrees. Before release, the wine undergoes careful \u003cstrong\u003ematuration in steel\u003c\/strong\u003e at a low temperature, thus maintaining its natural freshness and aromatic liveliness.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded in 1946 from the extensive experience of the Antinori family, the Santa Cristina brand embodies the deep regional winemaking tradition. This refined \u003cstrong\u003eVermentino Toscana IGT\u003c\/strong\u003e is born among the vineyards of Bolgheri and the coastal Maremma, areas of excellence that enhance its authentic territorial identity. Carefully bottled in a protected atmosphere and sealed with a classic \u003cstrong\u003enatural cork stopper\u003c\/strong\u003e, the wine preserves its elegance intact. The pursuit of excellence is combined with respect for the environment, guaranteed by \u003cstrong\u003eFSC certified packaging\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Santa Cristina (Antinori)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46376562032811,"sku":"60913","price":13.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/santa-cristina-vermentino-2025_60913_1.webp?v=1775057407","url":"https:\/\/www.xtrawine.com\/en-uk\/products\/santa-cristina-vermentino-2025","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}