Valdadige Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio 750ml
Pinot Grigio
| Vintage: | 2017 |
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| Description: | Manufacturer's Notes: Santa Margherita introduced Pinot Grigio to America in the early '70s, and its timeless and authentic Italian style continues to set the standard for all Pinot Grigios today. Our wine is vibrant and refreshing with exceptional consistency. An elegant choice for entertaining with exceptional consistency. An elegant choice for entertaining, Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio is enjoyed as an aperitif and pairs appropriately with a wide range of seafood and lighter savory dishes. Technical Information. Santa Margherita was the first company to vinify pink Pinot Grigio grapes as a white wine. In this process, the must does not remain in contact with the skins, from which it would otherwise take on the rusty color. Following a soft pressing, the must ferments for 10-15 days at 18 °C (64°). Once the fermentation is over, the wine is stored at a controlled temperature of 15 - 16 °C (59 - 61 °F) in stainless steel tanks until it is time to bottle. Grapes : Pinot Grigio. PRODUCTION ZONE: Valle dell'Adige. Altitude: 150 - 300 m (492 - 655 ft.) above sea level. Type Of Soil: Of fluviatile origin; medium texture with stones. TRAINING SYSTEM: Trentino Pergola and Guyot. Plant Density: 3,000 - 5,000 vines per hectare (1,215 - 2,025 per acre). HARVEST PERIOD: The first half of September. Alcohol Level: 12,50 % vol. SERVING TEMPERATURE: 10 - 12 °C (50 - 54 °F). RECOMMENDED GLASS: A medium-sized, tulip-shaped glass, narrowing at the rim. AGING POTENTIAL: 2/3 years. Tasting NOTE: This dry white wine has a straw yellow color. Its clean, intense aroma and bone-dry taste (with an appealing flavor of Golden Delicious apples) make Santa Margherita's Pinot Grigio a wine of great personality and versatility. Food MATCHINGS: Excellent as an aperitif, and ideal with seafood salads or pasta and rice dishes based on fish and shellfish. Also perfect with white meats, boiled or grilled fish and soufflés. Pinot Grigio Valdadige DOC Grapes : Pinot Grigio Production Zone: Valle dell'Adige Altitude: 150 - 300 m (492 - 655 ft.) above sea level Type Of Soil: Of fluviatile origin; medium texture with stones Training System: Trentino Pergola and Guyot Plant Density: 3,000 - 5,000 vines per hectare (1,215 - 2,025 per acre) Harvest Period: The first half of September Alcohol Level: 12,50 % vol. Serving Temperature: 10 - 12 °C (50 - 54 °F) Recommended Glass: A medium-sized, tulip-shaped glass, narrowing at the rim Aging Potential: 2/3 years Technical Information Santa Margherita was the first company to vinify pink Pinot Grigio grapes as a white wine. In this process, the must does not remain in contact with the skins, from which it would otherwise take on the rusty color. Following a soft pressing, the must ferments for 10-15 days at 18 °C (64°). Once the fermentation is over, the wine is stored at a controlled temperature of 15 - 16 °C (59 - 61 °F) in stainless steel tanks until it is time to bottle. Tasting Note This dry white wine has a straw yellow color. Its clean, intense aroma and bone-dry taste (with an appealing flavor of Golden Delicious apples) make Santa Margherita's Pinot Grigio a wine of great personality and versatility. Food Matchings Excellent as an aperitif, and ideal with seafood salads or pasta and rice dishes based on fish and shellfish. Also perfect with white meats, boiled or grilled fish and soufflés. |
| Price: | $ 19.97 |
| Price in original currency: | None |
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| Address: |
347 S. State St. Hemet, CA 92543 United States |
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| Telephone (regular): | 951-652-6575 |
| Fax: | 951-652-6594 |
First added to 1000 Corks on March 23, 2019.
