Santa Margherita Chianti Classico
Country: Italy Region: Tuscany
Varietal: Sangiovese Vintage: 2020
Colour: Red Style: Dry
Producer: Santa Margherita
In 1935 Gaetano Marzotto spotted the potential of the plain that stretched between Fossalta di Portogruaro and the Venice lagoon in northeastern Italy, which had been abandoned. The construction of an agricultural centre began the recovery of this area and the story of Santa Margherita, a winery that Marzotto named after his wife in her honour. This was just the beginning of the winery’s story, and soon this innovative spirit helped them to identify other territories in the rest of Italy. The next one was Tuscany, specifically in the D.O.C.G. Chianti Classico, where Santa Margherita Chianti Classico is still produced today.
TASTING NOTES
Santa Margherita Chianti Classico is a mature, very complex and structured red wine, it is full-bodied and full of character. The nose is full of aromas ranging from cherries to plums, with floral and flinty hints. This earthy character is maintained on the palate, where it is tannic and round, very warm and bright. Dry, earthy and fresh finish.
FOOD PAIRINGS: Sassoregale is in its glory as a companion to great cuts of meat, barbecue, rustic Tuscan-style dishes, and slow-cooked roasts.
