Santa Rita 120 Reserva Especial Red Blend 2022

Santa Rita Estate, located in the heart of Chile, is renowned for its expertise in producing wines that capture the spirit and diversity of the Chilean terroir. With a rich history and a winemaking tradition that dates back over a century, Santa Rita has established itself as a major player on the global wine scene. The estate is distinguished by its commitment to innovation and quality, producing wines that combine tradition and modernity. Among them, Carmenere, Chile’s emblematic grape variety, occupies a prominent place, reflecting the unique character of the region.

The Cuvée Santa Rita 120 Reserva Especial Red Blend is a tribute to the heritage and winemaking excellence of the Santa Rita estate. This cuvée, from carefully selected vineyards, highlights the harmony of a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon , Cabernet Franc and Carménère . The wine will age for a few months in French oak barrels. This wine reveals a rich and aromatic nose, offering aromas of black fruits such as blackcurrant and blackberry , accompanied by notes of black pepper , chocolate , coffee beans and tobacco . These aromas are complemented by herbaceous touches characteristic of the terroir. A wine that is both rich and balanced, characterized by its intense fruitiness, its suppleness and its spicy notes.

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.