Sommelier Profile
Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio
Alto Adige and Veneto, Italy
Crisp and dry, with pear, apple, lemon, almond, and a clean mineral finish. The body is light, the acidity is refreshing, and the style is intentionally uncluttered.
Alto Adige and Veneto, Italy
Northern Italy's alpine breezes and hillside vineyards give Pinot Grigio brisk acidity and a clean, dry profile. Santa Margherita is one of the labels most associated with the crisp Italian style.
Pinot Grigio
Pinot Grigio is a pink-skinned mutation of Pinot Noir, but here it is vinified white to emphasize citrus, pear, almond, and mineral freshness rather than color or tannin.
Stainless-steel fermentation protects the variety's delicate fruit and avoids heavy oak. Alpine-influenced soils and cool nights help retain a lean, refreshing structure.
Subtle aromas of pear, green apple, lemon, and white flowers are accented by almond and a light mineral note.
Santa Margherita helped make Pinot Grigio a mainstream restaurant and retail category in the United States.