Santa Margherita Prosecco Superiore Brut

Category:
 
Sparkling Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Sparkling White
Producer:
 
Santa Margherita
Label Name:
 
Prosecco Superiore Brut
Country:
 
Italy
Region:
 
Valdobbiadene (Conegliano‑Valdobbiadene DOCG)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
11.5%
Grape(s):
 
Glera
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
2
Body:
 
2
Length:
 
2
Aroma Intensity:
 
3
Best Temperature:
 
8-10°C

Awards/Ratings
Falstaff: 91–92 pts (various tastings 2020–2025); Wine Enthusiast: 92 pts; NatalieMacLean community score ~4. 5/5; Santa Margherita featured in Falstaff Trophy 'Tutto Prosecco'

Tasting Note
Fine, persistent mousse with aromas of peach blossom, rennet apple and white flowers; palate shows pineapple, citrus and crisp acidity with a clean, slightly creamy finish.

Food Pairing
Western: oysters, smoked salmon, shellfish, soft cheeses, antipasti, fried chicken, brunch dishes. Asian: sushi/sashimi, tempura, dim sum, spring rolls, Thai salads, lightly spiced Vietnamese dishes.

Production Method
Charmat/pressurised-tank (prise de mousse): 18–20 day fermentation in pressurised tanks, stopped by chilling to −4°C, lees contact ≥1 month, filtered and isobarically bottled.

Vineyard Info
Produced by Santa Margherita (part of Industrie Zignago Santa Margherita). Founded from the Santa Margherita estate (1935), the group is a major Veneto producer and exporter, known for Pinot Grigio and Valdobbiadene Prosecco.