Cabernet Sauvignon Veneto IGT - Santa Margherita 2024
Santa MargheritaCabernet Sauvignon Veneto IGT 75 cl 2024
CHF 9.49−14%(CHF 12.65/ℓ)
Recommended price: CHF 11.03
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Technical information
- Producer
- Santa Margherita
- Name
- Veneto IGT
- Variety
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Vintage
- 2024
- Gradation
- 13.0%
- Format
- 75 cl
- Aromatic profile
- Notes of red fruits, spices, vanilla
- Vinification method
- Steel fermentation, prolonged maceration
- Aging
- Several months in oak barrels
- Type of cask
- Oak
- Color
- Intense ruby red
- Serving temperature
- 16-18°C
- Recommended consumption
- Within 5-7 years
- Pairing
- Red meats, roasts, aged cheeses
- Region
- Veneto
- Country
- Italy
- Production area
- Veneto
- Type
- Red wine
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Striking, this Cabernet Sauvignon from Veneto shows a clear, linear character: in the glass you perceive well-ripe dark-berry fruit, a slight herbaceous note and a hint of spice that does not overpower the profile. The balance between acidity and structure is immediate, with tannins present but well integrated, supporting the palate without weighing it down. The color is intense yet transparent, and the overall impression is one of precision and aromatic clarity typical of producers attentive to consistency of style.
On the palate the wine is convincing: the fruit remains central, the sapidity gives lift and the persistence is pleasant without excess. Versatile at the table, it confidently accompanies grilled meats, meat ragùs and medium-aged cheeses; it is also enjoyable with dishes of Venetian tradition, preferably at a temperature around 16–18 °C. It is an everyday companion that offers immediate pleasure but also a modest ageing potential for those who wish to wait a few years.
On the palate the wine is convincing: the fruit remains central, the sapidity gives lift and the persistence is pleasant without excess. Versatile at the table, it confidently accompanies grilled meats, meat ragùs and medium-aged cheeses; it is also enjoyable with dishes of Venetian tradition, preferably at a temperature around 16–18 °C. It is an everyday companion that offers immediate pleasure but also a modest ageing potential for those who wish to wait a few years.
The winery
Santa Margherita
VenetoItaliaSince 1935
Italian brand best known for its Pinot Grigio and for a range that includes still and sparkling wines; part of the HERITA Marzotto Wine Estates group with a strong international presence.
- Grape varieties
- Pinot Grigio, Glera, Pinot Nero, Chardonnay
- Iconic Pinot Grigio, considered a benchmark for the varietal in Italy.
- Wide selection of Prosecco Valdobbiadene and Glera-based sparkling wines.
- Commercial presence in over 90 countries.
- Commitment to sustainable practices and initiatives for carbon neutrality.
- Registered office in Fossalta di Portogruaro.
The story
Founded by Gaetano Marzotto, Santa Margherita has its roots in the eastern Veneto region. The company helped popularize the modern style of Italian Pinot Grigio and, over time, expanded into a network of estates and brands operating across several Italian wine regions. Today it is part of the Herita Marzotto Wine Estates group and has an established presence in international markets.
Production philosophy
Combining tradition and technological innovation, the approach prioritizes enhancing the grape variety and the terroir, with a focus on consistent quality and practices for environmental sustainability and emissions reduction.
Terroir and vineyards
Originating in eastern Veneto, with grape sourcing and production including areas such as Alto Adige for Pinot Grigio and the hills of Valdobbiadene for Prosecco; the group operates in several Italian appellations.
Awards and recognition
Among the recognitions mentioned: the group's president and leader, Gaetano Marzotto, received the Meininger Lifetime Achievement Award; the Pinot Grigio Santa Margherita is described by the producer as having entered the "Wine Hall of Fame."