Santa Margherita is an Italian wine producer based primarily in the Alto Adige region of Trentino Alto-Adige, though they also source fruit from Veneto. The winery produces both still and sparkling wines, focusing particularly on white wine varieties and Prosecco production across multiple Italian appellations.

Alto Adige represents Italy's northernmost wine region, where the cool Alpine climate and varied soils create ideal conditions for producing crisp, mineral-driven white wines. The region's high altitude vineyards and significant diurnal temperature variation help preserve natural acidity in the grapes, resulting in wines with bright freshness and aromatic intensity. Prosecco DOC, spanning parts of Veneto and Friuli-Venezia Giulia, is Italy's premier sparkling wine appellation, where the Glera grape produces wines ranging from bone-dry Brut to off-dry Extra Dry styles.

Santa Margherita's current range demonstrates their focus on two key Italian varieties: Pinot Grigio from Alto Adige DOC and Glera-based Prosecco. Their Pinot Grigio represents the Alto Adige style of this variety, typically showing more structure and mineral character than examples from warmer Italian regions. Their sparkling wine production includes both Prosecco DOC and the premium Superiore di Valdobbiadene Prosecco DOCG, the latter representing one of Prosecco's most esteemed subzones.

Le Vénétie est situé dans le nord-est de l'Italie, s'étendant des Dolomites à la mer Adriatique, avec Venise comme capitale régionale. La région se classe parmi les plus grands producteurs de vin d'Italie en volume, englobant un terrain diversifié qui comprend les contreforts alpins, les plaines plates et les célèbres collines de Valpolicella près de Vérone. L'héritage viticole du Vénétie s'étend sur des siècles, les établissements romains ayant établi bon nombre des pratiques viticoles encore utilisées aujourd'hui.

La région bénéficie d'un climat continental modéré par la mer Adriatique et le lac de Garde, créant des conditions propices à la production de vins mousseux et tranquilles. Les appellations clés comprennent le Prosecco DOC et le prestigieux Prosecco Conegliano Valdobbiadene DOCG au nord, le Soave DOC pour les vins blancs, et l'Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG et le Valpolicella DOC pour les rouges. La topographie variée va des sols volcaniques de Soave aux compositions calcaires et argileuses de Valpolicella, chacune contribuant des caractéristiques distinctes aux vins.

Le Glera domine la production de vins mousseux, notamment dans les appellations Prosecco où il crée des vins allant des styles très secs aux styles demi-secs. La production de vin rouge se concentre sur des variétés indigènes comme le Corvina, souvent mélangées avec le Rondinella et le Molinara dans les assemblages traditionnels de Valpolicella. La région se distingue par sa technique d'appassimento, où les raisins sont séchés pour concentrer les saveurs pour la production d'Amarone, et pour avoir été pionnière dans les méthodes modernes du Prosecco qui ont transformé une spécialité régionale en un style de vin mousseux reconnu internationalement.

Prosecco DOC is a designation of controlled origin established in 2009 that covers a large area across nine provinces in northeastern Italy, primarily within the Veneto and Friuli-Venezia Giulia regions, with some areas extending into Piedmont. This expansive appellation was created to regulate and protect the production of Prosecco following increased global demand and to distinguish it from the higher-tier Prosecco DOCG zones of Valdobbiadene and Conegliano.

The appellation requires wines to be made from at least 85% Glera grapes, with the remainder permitted to include other local varieties such as Verdiso, Bianchetta Trevigiana, and Perera. Production follows the Charmat method, where secondary fermentation occurs in pressurized stainless steel tanks rather than individual bottles, preserving the fresh, fruity character of the Glera grape. The varied terrain within the DOC encompasses both flat plains and hillside vineyards, with predominantly clay and limestone soils that contribute to the wines' mineral backbone.

Prosecco DOC wines typically display bright acidity with primary flavors of green apple, pear, and citrus, often accompanied by floral notes of white flowers and wisteria. The wines are produced in several sweetness levels, from the bone-dry Brut to the off-dry Extra Dry style, with the latter being particularly popular in the domestic Italian market. These sparkling wines are characterized by their approachable nature, moderate alcohol levels, and clean, refreshing finish that makes them suitable for both aperitif consumption and food pairing.