Santa Rita 120 Reserva Especial Carménère 2023 is a great representative of Chile's emblematic grape variety, a unique country for producing excellent quality wines thanks to its geographic configuration, Mediterranean climate, and advanced technology. This deep and aromatic red wine, originating from the Central Valley, is easy to drink and very versatile for pairing with a wide variety of dishes.
Chile has championed red wines made from the carménère grape; however, it also boasts a wide range of French-origin grapes perfectly adapted to its soils, such as syrah. Both varieties make up the blend of Santa Rita 120 Reserva Especial Carménère 2023. The vineyards are located in the Central Valley region, with a semi-humid Mediterranean climate and summers where eastern and western winds cause significant temperature fluctuations, with low temperatures at night.
With over 2,500 kilometers stretching from the Aconcagua Valley to the Bío Bío region, Chile takes pride in its vast diversity of terroirs, which give rise to a myriad of wines with all kinds of profiles. From the Pacific coast to the Andes mountain range, the country is a puzzle of wine-producing areas where, additionally, the vineyards have not suffered the devastating consequences of phylloxera. Founded in 1880, Viña Santa Rita was one of the wineries responsible for the quality leap that Andean wines took during the 20th century. Its red wine Santa Rita 120 Reserva Especial Carménère 2023(Central Valley, Chile) pairs perfectly with dishes such as braised beef cheeks with mushrooms.
Chile has championed red wines made from the carménère grape; however, it also boasts a wide range of French-origin grapes perfectly adapted to its soils, such as syrah. Both varieties make up the blend of Santa Rita 120 Reserva Especial Carménère 2023. The vineyards are located in the Central Valley region, with a semi-humid Mediterranean climate and summers where eastern and western winds cause significant temperature fluctuations, with low temperatures at night.
With over 2,500 kilometers stretching from the Aconcagua Valley to the Bío Bío region, Chile takes pride in its vast diversity of terroirs, which give rise to a myriad of wines with all kinds of profiles. From the Pacific coast to the Andes mountain range, the country is a puzzle of wine-producing areas where, additionally, the vineyards have not suffered the devastating consequences of phylloxera. Founded in 1880, Viña Santa Rita was one of the wineries responsible for the quality leap that Andean wines took during the 20th century. Its red wine Santa Rita 120 Reserva Especial Carménère 2023(Central Valley, Chile) pairs perfectly with dishes such as braised beef cheeks with mushrooms.
Creators' opinion
Aromatically dominated by red and black fruits, and spices reminiscent of pepper. On the palate, we find soft tannins and depth.