Santa Rita Medalla Real Reserva Carmenere

Santa Rita is one of Chile's premier wineries. Housed in a historic building, the winery was founded in 1880 in Chile's Maipo Valley. They offer a wide variety of wines. Their production ranges from mid-range Medalla Real to their flagship lines, including the excellent Floresta line and the seductive Casa Real Cabe... Read more
Vintage 2023
Size 0.75L
Grapes
Aromas & flavours
Black fruit Blackberries Blackcurrant Herbs Mocha Vanilla
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Can only be ordered per case (6).

Number of bottles Total 71,70
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How this wine tastes

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Flavour profile

Complexity
Moderately complex

Aromas & flavours

Grape & vineyard

Black fruit Blackberries Blackcurrant

Winemaking & ageing

Herbs Mocha Vanilla

From vineyard to bottle

The origin, grapes and craftsmanship behind this wine.

Santa Rita is one of Chile's premier wineries. Housed in a historic building, the winery was founded in 1880 in Chile's Maipo Valley. They offer a wide variety of wines. Their production ranges from mid-range Medalla Real to their flagship lines, including the excellent Floresta line and the seductive Casa Real Cabernet, expertly crafted by Chilean winemaker Sebastián Labbé and his team, using grapes sourced from across Chile. This Reserva Carmenere boasts a full-bodied flavor with plenty of structure. Prepare to be surprised by its fruity aromas.

The grapes are grown in the Colchagua Valley vineyard. The climate is cold, strongly influenced by the nearby Pacific Ocean. This tempers the warm weather and allows the grapes to ripen slowly. Carmenere grapes, in particular, thrive in this climate. The soil structure consists primarily of granite with a touch of clay. The Carmenere thrives on the rolling hills, resulting in fruity wines with beautiful concentration. Fermentation was carried out with selected yeasts, and extraction was controlled throughout. Intense pumpovers were performed at the beginning of fermentation, decreasing towards the middle or end. Maceration follows, which can range from a few hours to as long as 10 days. Finally, the wine is aged in American and French oak for approximately eight months.

And after eight months of waiting, it's time to savor this deep purple red wine. The aromas of black fruit and notes of spice and mocha leap from the glass. What a complex wine! On the palate, this Reserva Carmenere has a full-bodied flavor and plenty of structure. Soft and elegant tannins continue into a long, refreshing finish.
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The winerySanta Rita Maipo Valley · Chile
Vintage 2023
The climate in the Colchagua Valley was characterised by Pacific coolness, which tempered the heat. This allowed the grapes to ripen slowly and perfectly for optimal concentration.
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Herkomst & details

The wine’s characteristics, origin and practical details.

The wine

Red · Carmenere · 2023
Wine type
Red
Varietal(s)
Carmenere
Vintage
2023
Size
0.75 L
Alcohol content
13.5%
Closure
-

Origin & winery

Chile · Maipo Valley
Producer
Santa Rita
Country
Chile
Region
Maipo Valley
Appellation
-

Terroir & maturation

8 months in American and French oak
Soil
Mainly granite with a little clay
Maturation
8 months in American and French oak
Oak aged
Yes
Single grape variety
Yes
Sparkling
No
Malolactic conversion
Yes

Serving & cellaring

Barbecue meats, Spicy dishes, Sharp cheeses
Ideal serving temperature
16° - 18°C
Drinking Window
2024–2030
Food Pairing
Barbecue meats,
Spicy dishes,
Sharp cheeses

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