Santa Margherita Versato Merlot from the Veneto — deep ruby with purplish highlights, a lavish and concentrated bouquet of ripe cherry, plum, violets, and vanilla, with a full-body, velvety texture, vibrant palate-coating tannins, and a gently caressing freshness on the finish.
Tasting Notes
Deep ruby shot through with purplish highlights while young, preceding a lavish, concentrated bouquet dominated by ripe cherry and plum-led fruits, enhanced by wafts of violets and vanilla. Full body, velvety texture, and vibrant palate-coating tannins are complemented by gently caressing freshness. 85 points Wine Enthusiast.
Quick Facts
- Grape: 100% Merlot
- Origin: Italy, Veneto (Delle Venezie IGT)
- Style: Dry red, full-bodied, oak-influenced
- Winemaking: Temperature-controlled fermentation, barrel ageing
Food Pairing
Tomato-based sauces, mushroom ravioli, beef or pork roasts, game meats, and mature cheeses.
Serving
Serve at 16-18°C. Open 15 minutes before serving.
About the Producer
Santa Margherita is one of Italy's most celebrated wine estates, founded in 1935 in the Veneto and renowned for pioneering Pinot Grigio in the DOC style. The estate produces wines across Trentino, Veneto, and Tuscany.