Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio Valdadige 2023
Crisp dry white wine · Santa Margherita
Vintage: 2023
Type
Crisp dry white wine
Producer
Santa Margherita
Country
Italy
Vintage
2023
Region & Appellation
Valdadige DOC, Trentino-Alto Adige / Veneto, Italy
Grape Varieties
100% Pinot Grigio
Color & Appearance
Pale straw-yellow with subtle greenish reflections, highly clear and brilliant, showing light viscosity and delicate legs in the glass.
Aroma Profile
Clean and intense bouquet featuring delicate white blossoms, crisp green apple, citrus peel, and a distinct hint of refreshing pear.
Tasting Notes
A very fresh, harmonious palate offering crisp fruit flavors, pleasant acidity, and a clean, lingering finish with a subtle touch of almond.
Flavor Profile
Flavors of Bartlett pear, ripe green apple, Meyer lemon zest, and wet slate, delivering a refreshing and harmonious fruit profile.
Body & Texture
Light to medium body with a smooth, refreshing, and clean mouthfeel that maintains a crisp and elegant texture.
Acidity & Tannins
Medium-high acidity that provides a lively, refreshing backbone to balance the wine's fruit expression.
Sweetness Level
Bone dry, with minimal residual sugar perfectly balanced by the wine's vibrant acidity.
Alcohol Content
12.0% ABV
Aging & Oak
Fermented and aged in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks with no oak contact to preserve primary fruit purity.
Food Pairings
Ideal as an aperitif, and pairs wonderfully with delicate seafood, grilled fish, sushi, light risottos, and fresh salads.
Serving Suggestions
Serve chilled at 45-50°F (7-10°C) in a standard white wine glass. Drink young.
Price Range
$20 - $25 USD
Quality Assessment
Consistently high quality, widely considered the benchmark style for commercial Pinot Grigio in the United States and globally.
Production Methods
Hand-harvested grapes, gentle pressing, low-temperature stainless steel fermentation, and brief settling before bottling.
Terroir
Alpine-influenced foothills of the Adige River valley featuring gravelly, alluvial soils that encourage freshness and minerality.
History & Heritage
Founded in 1935 by Count Gaetano Marzotto, Santa Margherita revolutionized Italian white winemaking by introducing the method of vinifying Pinot Grigio without skin contact.
Interesting Facts
Santa Margherita is largely credited with creating the modern American obsession with Pinot Grigio by launching the crisp, white-vinified style in the late 1970s.
Cellaring Potential
Best consumed within 1 to 3 years of the vintage to enjoy its vibrant fruit freshness and crisp acidity.
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