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Santa Margherita Chianti Sangiovese-based red blend

Santa Margherita · Tuscany · Italy

90 pts · Wine Enthusiast
$23.99
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Why it’s a great value

It carries a verified 90-point score from Wine Enthusiast at a price under $25.

Taste profile

SweetnessDry → Sweet
BodyLight → Full
Acidity*Soft → Bright
Tannin*Silky → Grippy
Oak*None → Bold
Fruit*Subtle → Intense

* WineDiscounts editorial estimate based on verified tasting notes.

What it tastes like

Dry cherry and plum with floral lift, earthy flint, firm tannins and a savory oak-aged finish.

You’ll like this if…

Choose this if you like classic Chianti Classico, Sangiovese, Brunello-inspired savory reds, or drier Italian reds with food-friendly acidity.

Why buy it

A polished, recognizable Italian producer's Chianti Classico Riserva with enough structure for roasts and tomato-rich dishes without feeling too heavy.

Best for

Pasta with red sauce, roasted meats, grilled mushrooms, mature cheeses and special-occasion Italian meals.

Style

Dry, medium-bodied Tuscan red; cherry-plum fruit, floral-earthy aromatics, firm tannins and moderate oak.

Drinks like

Chianti Classico Riserva, Rosso di Montalcino, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, Sangiovese-based Super Tuscan blends

Experience level

Approachable for newer red-wine drinkers, with enough savory structure for Chianti fans.

Flavor notes

Fruitcherryplumbright berry
Floralgladiolusblue flowers
Earthflintmoist earth
Oakvanillaoak
Spicecola
Otherdry finishwarm finish

Pairs well with

tomato-based sauces · roast pork or beef · venison or pheasant · mature cheeses · pizza or charcuterie

Best occasions

Sunday dinnerItalian nightroast dinnercheese and charcuterieholiday meals

Serving & enjoying

Serving temperature:
60-65°F
Decanting:
20-30 minutes if just opened; longer is optional for a firmer bottle
Glassware:
Large red wine glass narrowing at the rim
Drink or cellar:
Current release is ready to drink; producer describes a 5-6 year aging potential for Chianti Classico in its technical materials, but WineDiscounts.com does not track the shelf vintage.
After opening:
Best within 2-3 days if recorked and kept cool

Guidance partly estimated by WineDiscounts from the wine’s style.

About this wine

Santa Margherita Chianti Classico Riserva is a Tuscan Sangiovese-based red with cherry, plum, floral and earthy notes framed by oak-aged tannins. It is a dry, food-friendly red for tomato sauces, roasts, game meats and mature cheeses.

Wine details

Type
red
Varietal
Sangiovese-based red blend
Grapes
Predominantly Sangiovese, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
Producer
Santa Margherita
Country
Italy
Region
Tuscany
Appellation
Chianti Classico DOCG
Bottle size
750 Ml
ABV
13.5%

Details last verified September 24, 2026

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Winemaking details ›
Vineyard source:
Chianti Classico, in the heart of Tuscany; the producer does not give a single-vineyard source for this bottling on the current product page.
Vessel:
French oak barrels
About the winery · Santa Margherita ›

Santa Margherita was founded in 1935 by Count Gaetano Marzotto and named for his wife, Margherita. The producer emphasizes Italian-grown, harvested and produced wines rooted in classic Italian style. Its Villanova winery is described by the producer as the heart of the family business and a self-sufficient wine facility. For Chianti Classico, Santa Margherita highlights organic land-management practices and a focus on sustainable production.

Critic reviews

90/100Wine Enthusiast

“bright berry nuances followed by hints of blue flowers, cola and moist earth”

Reviewed: Santa Margherita Riserva Sangiovese (Chianti Classico) (2007), 2011-12-01 · source

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Frequently asked questions

Is Santa Margherita Chianti Sangiovese-based red blend dry or sweet?
Santa Margherita Chianti Sangiovese-based red blend is bone dry — its sweetness rating is 1 on our 1 (bone dry) to 5 (sweet) scale. It is medium-bodied.
What does Santa Margherita Chianti Sangiovese-based red blend taste like?
Dry cherry and plum with floral lift, earthy flint, firm tannins and a savory oak-aged finish.
What food pairs with Santa Margherita Chianti Sangiovese-based red blend?
It pairs well with tomato-based sauces, roast pork or beef, venison or pheasant, mature cheeses and pizza or charcuterie.
How should I serve Santa Margherita Chianti Sangiovese-based red blend?
Serve at 60-65°F. 20-30 minutes if just opened; longer is optional for a firmer bottle. Glass: Large red wine glass narrowing at the rim.
Is Santa Margherita Chianti Sangiovese-based red blend a good value?
At $23.99 it carries a verified 90-point score from Wine Enthusiast; the review is shown on this page.
What is the bottle size and alcohol content of Santa Margherita Chianti Sangiovese-based red blend?
750 ml bottle, 13.5% alcohol by volume.