{"product_id":"castellin-villa-santacroce-toscana-igt-2016-750ml","title":"Castell'in Villa Santacroce Toscana IGT 2016 (750ml)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"78\" data-end=\"516\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"78\" data-end=\"95\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"95\" data-end=\"98\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"518\" data-end=\"1444\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"518\" data-end=\"572\"\u003eAbout the Winery, Production \u0026amp; Critical Reputation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"572\" data-end=\"575\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eCastell'in Villa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is a historic estate located in \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eChianti Classico\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e in \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eTuscany\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1446\" data-end=\"1528\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1446\" data-end=\"1469\"\u003eProfessional Scores\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1469\" data-end=\"1472\"\u003e94 Points – James Suckling\u003cbr data-start=\"1498\" data-end=\"1501\"\u003e93 Points – Wine Advocate\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Castell'in Villa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46397034594475,"sku":null,"price":119.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/7160\/6699\/files\/CK9u9nVnQtK6a5XJvE6HgA_pb_600x600_50b40c48-a11a-4b14-bad3-bd3413448304.png?v=1775157781","url":"https:\/\/whistlerwine.ca\/products\/castellin-villa-santacroce-toscana-igt-2016-750ml","provider":"WhistlerWine.ca ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}