120 Special Reserve Chardonnay 2019

Description of the Santa Rita Winery

Located in Chile's rich wine valley, Domaine Santa Rita is renowned for its expertise in producing wines that illustrate the diversity and richness of the Chilean terroir. With a history that demonstrates a passion and commitment to quality, Santa Rita produces wines that skillfully combine tradition and innovation. The estate is particularly recognized for its work with varied grape varieties, including Chardonnay, offering wines that reflect the unique expression of the region.

Description of the Cuvée Santa Rita 120 Reserva Especial Chardonnay

Cuvée Santa Rita 120 Reserva Especial Chardonnay represents the estate's commitment to producing high-quality, accessible wines that fully express the character of the grape variety. Coming from a selection of specific vineyards, this cuvée highlights the freshness, aromatics and complexity of Chardonnay. Carefully matured, the 120 Reserva Especial Chardonnay offers a rich and nuanced tasting experience, characterized by a beautiful balance between fruit, minerality and a delicate touch of oak.

Aromas of the Cuvée

This Chardonnay seduces with its vibrant aromatic bouquet, where notes of green apple, pear and citrus mingle, accompanied by floral and mineral touches. The subtle aging in barrels brings nuances of vanilla and brioche, complementing the fruity aromas without masking them, and adding a dimension of complexity to the wine.

Characteristics of the Cuvée

• Grape variety: Chardonnay
• Profile: An elegant and well-balanced wine, with refreshing acidity and a creamy texture. The 120 Reserva Especial Chardonnay vintage is appreciated for its clean finish and aromatic persistence, offering a harmonious tasting experience full of finesse.
• Aging Potential: Although designed to be enjoyed for its fresh, aromatic character when young, this cuvée also has the potential to develop increased complexity with a few years of aging.

Pairings with this Cuvée

The Santa Rita 120 Reserva Especial Chardonnay is an excellent choice to accompany seafood dishes, poultry in light sauces or vegetarian dishes. Its liveliness and complexity make it an ideal partner for elegant 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.