($20): Santa Cristina in Pilli is one of two single-vineyard (“crus”) Carmignano.  (Ambra also produces two Carmignano Riservas from two other single vineyards.)  This is another prime example of how Carmignano is underpriced.  It’s a seamless combination conveying fruitiness and savory notes.  The tannins are suave.   Nothing is out of place here.  You don’t often find this harmony at this price. It’s an outstanding buy.  It just needs a few more years of bottle age.
93 Michael Apstein May 3, 2016