Antinori Bianco Toscana IGT 2022 (6 Bottles) Tuscany, Italy

by Wines Australia

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Varietal: Pinot Grigio, Pinot Blanc, Trebbiano, Rhine Riesling

Villa Antinori Bianco is straw yellow in color with greenish hues. On the nose it is refined, elegant, fruity and floral with notes of banana, pears, pineapples, and orange blossoms. The palate is flavorful with a fresh mineral finish.

The 2020 growing season began with very limited rainfall during the winter months. Consistent with seasonal averages, budbreak occurred at the end of March, a period dominated by cold daytime temperatures. Bloom began normally at the end of May. Summer months were relatively dry with lower-than-average temperatures and only one heat spike in the month of August.

The lack of rainfall during the months of July and August led to an early ripening phase. Harvested grapes presented an optimal balance of acidity and sugar levels and great aromatic potential due to significant temperature fluctuations between day and night during the last few weeks of ripening. Harvest activities began the last week of August, 10 days earlier compared to last year, and started with Pinot Grigio, followed by Pinot Bianco and Trebbiano Toscano, and were completed with Riesling Renano in the last half of September.

Vinification
Harvested grapes were destemmed and delicately pressed. The must was chilled to a temperature of 10 °C (50 °F) to favor a natural settling of the impurities. After 48 hours, the must was transferred to stainless steel tanks where alcoholic fermentation took place at a temperature that did not exceed 18 °C (64 °F). The wine was aged in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature of 10 °C (50 °F). Small batch blending just before bottling preserved Villa Antinori Bianco’s characteristic freshness and enhance distinctive aromatic qualities. Bottling began mid-January 2021.

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About Tuscany

Tuscany is a Denominazione di origine controllata (DOC, or controlled designation of origin) wine region in western Italy. The rolling hills of Tuscany, topped with medieval villas, vineyards and olive groves, are instantly recognisable to wine-lovers across the world. It is a region renowned for the quality of its wines and many of the most famous wine estates.

Names such as Chianti, Brunello di Montalcino and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano spark the imagination and the stellar stable of Super Tuscan IGT (Indicazione geografica tipica) wines from the region have become household names. Sangiovese is the king of red grapes here, but many other indigenous and international grape varieties are grown amongst the hills, creating a rich tapestry of characterful wines that sing of their Italian origins.

High on a Tuscan hillside, not far from Siena and Perugia, sits the historic town of Cortona. Avast plain extends on one side and on the other, the hill and village. This is the captivatingpanorama surrounding the Santa Cristina winery, established in 2006 to strengthen and renew the tradition of crafting itseponymous wine, over 70 years after its first vintage.

Over time, Santa Cristina has become a reference point forwinemaking experts as well as wine enthusiasts due to our commitment to achieving quality. The diligent care taken invineyards and cellar management have always been our incentive to continue with innovation and research in exploringindigenous as well as international grape varieties.

The resulting family of wines are different yet highly distinguishablefor their unmistakable artisanal style, proof of the enduring connection between vineyards, terroir and man’s dedication tothe land. Santa Cristina Rosso is deeply rooted in traditions and everyday life, a wine that is able to express Tuscantypicity in a soft, enveloping and hospitable style.

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