Riserva
⏳ Drinking Window
2020 - 2028
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Slow-roasted wild boar ragù over pappardelle, grilled Bistecca alla Fiorentina, or aged Pecorino Toscano cheese.
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the sun-drenched hills of Tuscany, Santa Margherita's Riserva represents a harmonious marriage of historic tradition and modern winemaking precision. This red wine is typically crafted from a base of Sangiovese, the signature grape of the region, often complemented by small additions of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. The grapes are sourced from selected vineyards in the heart of Tuscany, where the soil—rich in clay and limestone—imparts a distinctive mineral complexity and structured tannins. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes traditional aging in oak casks, allowing the vibrant cherry and wild berry notes to integrate beautifully with nuances of spice, leather, and vanilla. This wine pays homage to the legacy of Count Gaetano Marzotto, who founded Santa Margherita in 1935 with a vision to champion Italy's diverse agricultural terroirs.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 1935 by Count Gaetano Marzotto and named in tribute to his wife, Santa Margherita has grown into one of Italy's premier viticultural institutions. Marzotto transformed marshland and agricultural estates in eastern Veneto into a modern, integrated farming enterprise. In 1961, the house fundamentally redefined global white wine by vinifying Alto Adige Pinot Grigio entirely 'in bianco'—without must skin contact—yielding the crisp, refreshing, and clean alpine style that established a global standard. Today, under Technical Director Loris Vazzoler, Santa Margherita oversees a multi-regional estate network spanning Trentino-Alto Adige, the morainic terraces of Valdobbiadene, Lombardy, and Tuscany. Viticulture centers on certified eco-sustainability, solar-powered cellars, and biodiversity conservation certified under Biodiversity Friend protocols. Its portfolio is crowned by benchmark expressions, including the Valdadige Pinot Grigio, the single-vineyard 'Impronta del Fondatore', Rive di Refrontolo Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG, and refined regional interpretations such as Stilrose and Chianti Classico.
🍇 Grapes
Sangiovese (min 80%), Canaiolo, Colorino, Cabernet Sauvignon