The Merlot grapes for this Chilean wine come from the Maipo Valley, nestled in some of the most beautiful locations in the region. The abundant sunshine makes this Merlot soft and ripe, but the cool night and wind also give it a robust attack. After harvest, this Gran Reserva Merlot is aged for another 8 to 10 months in oak barrels in the Santa Ema cellars. All your senses are on edge when you uncork this bottle. You smell and taste so much: you'll be completely blown away by this Santa Ema Gran Reserva Merlot. Subtle berry fruit and light red fruit, but also roasted coffee, vanilla, and chocolate. Wow! The tannins are incredibly soft: like falling into a down comforter. Sublime! Santa Ema Gran Reserva Merlot is one of the jewels of this Chilean winery, and it's a must-experience!
Santa Ema Gran Reserva Merlot
With this glass, Santa Ema proves its exceptional expertise in Merlot wines. This is a celebration with all the bells and whistles. This Merlot offers much more than you'd normally expect. Not at all flat or overly fruity, the Santa Ema Gran Reserva Merlot is surprisingly intense and complex. A mouthful of quality w...
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Flavour profile
Body
Sweetness
Acidity
Tannins
- Complexity
- Moderately complex
Aromas & flavours
Grape & vineyard
Winemaking & ageing
From vineyard to bottle
The origin, grapes and craftsmanship behind this wine.
With this glass, Santa Ema proves its exceptional expertise in Merlot wines. This is a celebration with all the bells and whistles. This Merlot offers much more than you'd normally expect. Not at all flat or overly fruity, the Santa Ema Gran Reserva Merlot is surprisingly intense and complex. A mouthful of quality wine you won't want to part with.
Vintage 2023
Herkomst & details
The wine’s characteristics, origin and practical details.
The wine
Red · Merlot · 2023
Origin & winery
Chile · Aconcagua
- Producer
- Santa Ema
- Winery websiteWebsite
- www.santaema.cl (opens in a new tab)
- Country
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Chile
- Region
- Aconcagua
- Area
- San Antonio Valley
- Appellation
- Leyda
Origin: Aconcagua
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Terroir & maturation
8 to 10 months in oak barrels
- Soil
- -
- Maturation
- 8 to 10 months in oak barrels
- Oak aged
- Yes
- Single grape variety
- Yes
- Sparkling
- No
- Malolactic conversion
- Yes
- Taste style
- Smooth Red
Serving & cellaring
Roast Chicken,
Pork
- Ideal serving temperature
- 16° - 18°C
- Drinking Window
- 2026–2032
- Food Pairing
- Roast Chicken,
Pork
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