Impronta del Fondatore Pinot Grigio
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Typically best enjoyed within 1 to 3 years from the vintage release to fully appreciate its crisp mountain freshness and delicate aromatic profile.
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Fresh seafood dishes, herb-infused spring risottos, and light poultry preparations.
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Crafted as a tribute to Count Gaetano Marzotto, the visionary founder of Santa Margherita who revolutionized Italian white wine in 1961 by vinifying Pinot Grigio off the skins, the Impronta del Fondatore (The Founder's Footprint) represents the pinnacle of the estate's alpine winemaking heritage. Sourced from selected high-altitude vineyards in the Alto Adige region, the vines thrive on steep, sun-drenched slopes characterized by dramatic diurnal temperature swings and mineral-rich, gravelly soils. The grapes are hand-harvested and fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, followed by a period of aging on the fine lees to impart a refined texture and complexity. The resulting wine is a sophisticated expression of the grape, balancing vibrant mountain minerality and crisp acidity with elegant aromas of ripe golden apple, white peach, and alpine wildflowers.
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Founded in 1935 by Count Gaetano Marzotto, Santa Margherita is a pioneering Italian wine estate headquartered in Fossalta di Portogruaro, Veneto, with historic vineyards spanning Trentino-Alto Adige, Prosecco, Tuscany, and Lombardy. The winery achieved legendary status in 1961 by revolutionizing the wine world with its pathbreaking vinification of Pinot Grigio as a white wine without skin contact. Committed to sustainable viticulture and state-of-the-art production, Santa Margherita crafts elegant, terroir-driven wines, ranging from their iconic Pinot Grigio Valdadige to expressive sparkling Prosecco Superiore and refined Tuscan reds. This dedication to innovation and quality has made them a global ambassador for Italian winemaking excellence.