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Santa Cristina by Antinori Chianti Sangiovese

Santa Cristina by Antinori · Tuscany · Italy

90 pts · James Suckling
$12.99
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Why it’s a great value

It carries a verified 90-point score from James Suckling at a price under $25.

Taste profile

SweetnessDry → Sweet
BodyLight → Full
Acidity*Soft → Bright
Tannin*Silky → Grippy
Oak*None → Bold
Fruit*Subtle → Intense

* WineDiscounts editorial estimate based on verified tasting notes.

What it tastes like

Bright cherry and plum with a little blood orange lift, violet, savory herb and soft tannins.

You’ll like this if…

Choose this if you like approachable Chianti, Sangiovese-based Tuscan reds, or red wines that stay fresh rather than heavy.

Why buy it

It is a reliable Antinori-family Chianti Superiore with enough structure for food but a soft, easy-drinking profile.

Best for

Tomato-based pasta, pizza, roast poultry, pork, and casual Italian meals.

Style

Dry, medium-bodied, fresh and savory Sangiovese-led Tuscan red.

Drinks like

Chianti DOCG, Rosso di Montepulciano, lighter Toscana Rosso blends

Experience level

Beginner-friendly, with enough regional character for Chianti fans.

Flavor notes

Fruitcherryplumblood orangeMorello cherry
Floralviolet
Spicesavory herbs
Otherbalsamic notessavory finish

Pairs well with

spaghetti with tomato sauce or meat ragu · margherita or sausage pizza · roast pork or herb-roasted chicken · pecorino toscano or aged gouda

Best occasions

Italian dinner nightPizza and pasta takeoutWeeknight red wineCasual dinner with friends

Serving & enjoying

Serving temperature:
60-65°F
Decanting:
Not required; 15 minutes in the glass or a small carafe can soften the tannins.
Glassware:
Standard red wine glass or Chianti/Sangiovese glass.
Drink or cellar:
Drink now; designed for freshness and early enjoyment.
After opening:
Best within 2-3 days if recorked and refrigerated.

Guidance partly estimated by WineDiscounts from the wine’s style.

About this wine

Santa Cristina Chianti Superiore is a fresh, savory Tuscan red centered on Sangiovese, with cherry, plum, blood orange and violet notes over soft, velvety tannins. It is an easygoing but food-ready Chianti Superiore for pasta, roasted meats and weeknight Italian dishes.

Wine details

Type
red
Varietal
Sangiovese
Grapes
Sangiovese, Complementary international grape varieties, exact percentages not stated in the producer technical sheet
Producer
Santa Cristina by Antinori
Country
Italy
Region
Tuscany
Appellation
Chianti Superiore DOCG
Bottle size
750 Ml
ABV
13.5%

Details last verified September 24, 2026

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Winemaking details ›
Vineyard source:
Chianti Superiore DOCG; the producer notes both international varieties and Sangiovese were harvested for the wine.
Vessel:
Stainless steel vats for alcoholic fermentation and aging.
About the winery · Santa Cristina by Antinori ›

Santa Cristina is part of the Antinori wine family and is based around Cortona in Tuscany, not far from Siena and Perugia. The Santa Cristina winery was established in 2006 to renew the tradition of the Santa Cristina label, which traces back to its first vintage in 1946. The range focuses on approachable wines that connect vineyard, terroir and careful cellar work, including both indigenous and international grape varieties. This Chianti Superiore reflects that house style with fresh fruit, soft extraction and a savory Tuscan finish.

Critic reviews

90/100James Suckling

“Fresh and fruity with a tangy undertone. Medium body. Light tannins and a vivid finish.”

Reviewed: Santa Cristina by Antinori Chianti Superiore (2017) — James Suckling · source

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Frequently asked questions

Is Santa Cristina by Antinori Chianti Sangiovese dry or sweet?
Santa Cristina by Antinori Chianti Sangiovese is bone dry — its sweetness rating is 1 on our 1 (bone dry) to 5 (sweet) scale. It is medium-bodied.
What does Santa Cristina by Antinori Chianti Sangiovese taste like?
Bright cherry and plum with a little blood orange lift, violet, savory herb and soft tannins.
What food pairs with Santa Cristina by Antinori Chianti Sangiovese?
It pairs well with Spaghetti with tomato sauce or meat ragu, Margherita or sausage pizza, Roast pork or herb-roasted chicken and Pecorino Toscano or aged Gouda.
How should I serve Santa Cristina by Antinori Chianti Sangiovese?
Serve at 60-65°F. Not required; 15 minutes in the glass or a small carafe can soften the tannins. Glass: Standard red wine glass or Chianti/Sangiovese glass.
Is Santa Cristina by Antinori Chianti Sangiovese a good value?
At $12.99 it carries a verified 90-point score from James Suckling; the review is shown on this page.
What is the bottle size and alcohol content of Santa Cristina by Antinori Chianti Sangiovese?
750 ml bottle, 13.5% alcohol by volume.