Castell'in Villa Santacroce Toscana IGT 2016 (750ml)
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Tasting Notes
The 2016 Santacroce is rich, structured, and deeply expressive, offering aromas of black cherry, plum, and cassis layered with notes of tobacco, leather, dried herbs, and spice. The palate is full-bodied with firm yet refined tannins and vibrant acidity, showing dark fruit, earthy complexity, and subtle oak integration. Powerful yet balanced, the wine finishes long with savoury depth and impressive aging potential.
About the Winery, Production & Critical Reputation
Castell'in Villa is a historic estate located in Chianti Classico in Tuscany, known for producing traditional, structured wines that emphasize terroir and longevity. Owned and run by Princess Coralia Pignatelli della Leonessa, the estate follows a classic approach to winemaking with extended aging and minimal intervention. Santacroce is the estate’s Super Tuscan-style wine, typically blending Sangiovese with Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot to create a wine that combines Tuscan character with Bordeaux structure. The 2016 vintage is widely regarded as exceptional in Tuscany, delivering both concentration and balance. Collectors looking to buy Castell'in Villa Santacroce Toscana IGT 2016 will recognize it as a powerful yet traditional expression of Tuscan winemaking from a benchmark vintage.
Professional Scores
94 Points – James Suckling
93 Points – Wine Advocate
