Ratings
CH 91
Identity
| Producer | Santa Margherita SPA |
| Year | 2023 |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Classification | DOC |
| Grapes | 100% Pinot Grigio |
| Color | White |
| Sweetness | Dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | straw yellow |
| Aroma | clean, intense aroma with notes of Golden Delicious apples, apple, pear, melon, honeysuckle, jasmine, unripe green fruit |
| Palate | bone-dry, bright, well-balanced taste with flavors of Golden Delicious apples, citrus, grapefruit, lemon, strawberry, cherry; smooth, well-balanced, medium body; refreshing acidity |
| Finish | long, multi-layered finish; medium but savory finish with lingering acidity |
| Food Pairing | seafood salads, pasta dishes with fish or shellfish, fresh cheeses, white meats, boiled or grilled fish, soufflés, light appetizers, salads, chicken, grilled fish |
| Aging Potential | 1-2 years |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
LOW
Enology
| ABV % | 12.5 |
| Aging Process | Fermentation in stainless steel tanks at 18°C for 10-15 days; storage in stainless steel tanks at 15-16°C until bottling |
| Fermentation | Fermentation in stainless steel tanks at 18°C for 10-15 days |
Terroir
| Altitude (m) | 150-300 |
| Soil | fluviatile origin; medium texture with stones |
| Harvest Type | manual |
| Harvest Desc | Harvest period: first half of September |
Interesting facts
| Santa Margherita was the first company to vinify pink Pinot Grigio grapes as a white wine, pioneering modern winemaking methods for Pinot Grigio since 1961. |