120 Special Reserve Syrah 2022

Description of the Santa Rita Winery

Domaine Santa Rita, located in the heart of Chile, is famous for its meticulous and passionate approach to viticulture, producing wines that faithfully reflect the unique character of the Chilean terroir. Committed to creating premium wines, Santa Rita leverages the diversity of its vineyards to cultivate a variety of grape varieties, including Syrah, which is worked to fully express its typicity and complexity.

Description of the Cuvée Santa Rita 120 Reserva Especial Syrah

The Cuvée Santa Rita 120 Reserva Especial Syrah is a perfect illustration of the excellence and aromatic richness that the estate manages to extract from this grape variety. Sourced from a rigorous selection of specific vineyards, this cuvée captures the essence of Syrah with a depth of flavor and remarkable structure. The 120 Reserva Especial Syrah stands out for its balance, aromatic intensity and elegance, honoring the estate's reputation for the quality of its wines.

Aromas of the Cuvée

This Syrah has a rich and complex aromatic profile, dominated by notes of black fruit, blackberry and blackcurrant, accompanied by spicy touches, black pepper and chocolate. The aromas are enriched by a slight smoky note and nuances of vanilla, testifying to careful aging in oak barrels which complements without masking the vitality of the fruit.

Characteristics of the Cuvée

• Grape variety: Syrah
• Profile: A robust wine full of character, with ripe tannins and well-balanced acidity which provide structure and longevity. The 120 Reserva Especial Syrah cuvée offers a rich taste experience, with a lingering and elegant finish.
• Aging Potential: Although delicious in its youth for its fruity and spicy expression, this Syrah has the potential to blossom over time, developing additional nuances and increased complexity.

Pairings with this Cuvée

Santa Rita 120 Reserva Especial Syrah pairs harmoniously with rich and flavorful dishes, such as grilled red meats, spicy dishes or hard cheeses. Its intensity and depth make it an excellent choice for festive meals and special occasions.

It was Hernán Cortés who ordered, upon the conquest of Mexico, the cultivation of vines in 1524. It gradually extended from Mexico southwards to reach Chile in 1555. During the first 3 centuries of colonization, there was no Cultivated in Chile as país, a black grape variety without character and very productive. It was not until the middle of the 19th century that noble varieties were introduced: mainly cabernet sauvignon, merlot, syrah, sauvignon blanc and chardonnay. Twenty years later, winemaking was modernized under the leadership of wealthy owners and French experts who were forced into unemployment by phylloxera in Europe. Chile stretches 4,300 kilometers from north to south. It is wedged between the Pacific Ocean to the west, the Andes Mountains to the east, the Atacama Desert to the north, the Patagonian plains and glaciers to the south. These natural barriers prevented phylloxera from entering the country. Although the country is only 160 kilometers wide, it has ideal conditions for growing warm, intermediate and cool grape varieties, so much so that it is often described as a paradise for growing grapes. With nearly 300 properties producing bottled wines, Chile fluctuates between 6th and 8th place in the world.