Impronta del Fondatore Pinot Grigio
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2023
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Fresh seafood dishes, herb-infused spring risottos, and light poultry preparations.
✨ Technical Specifications
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.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 1935 by Count Gaetano Marzotto, Santa Margherita began as an ambitious agricultural revitalization project based in Fossalta di Portogruaro and has since evolved into one of Italy's most iconic and internationally acclaimed wine estates. The winery revolutionized global wine culture in 1961 when it pioneered the white vinification of pink-skinned Pinot Grigio grapes in the Adige Valley, creating a crisp, fresh, and aromatic style that redefined Italian white wine. Today, Santa Margherita curates prime vineyards across Italy's most celebrated terroirs, including Alto Adige, Valdobbiadene, Tuscany, and Lombardy. Guided by a deep dedication to sustainability, precision, and regional authenticity, the estate is renowned for its benchmark Pinot Grigio, elegant Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore sparkling wines, refined Chianti Classico reds, and vibrant rosés.