Vina Santa Rita is a true powerhouse in this South American country. Thanks in part to the efforts of its founder, Don Domingo Fernández Concha, the whole world can now enjoy a delicious glass of Chilean wine. Indeed, almost the entire Chilean wine industry rests on the shoulders of this great man. In 1880, he assembled a professional team of winemakers, exclusively from France, the birthplace of wine. Naturally, it was French grape varieties that managed to carve out a niche in Chile's perfect climate. Over the following decades, French varieties were increasingly given more space, so that almost all varieties found in Chile are of French origin.
From its founding in 1880 to the present day, Santa Rita has become the Goliath of Chilean wines. They own no fewer than 3,000 hectares of vineyards, situated in the most beautiful locations. Whether you're in Calchagua, Leyda, or Casablanca, Santa Rita's vineyards hold a prominent place in Chile. The Chardonnay grapes are primarily found in the central Chilean region, known as the Central Valley. Here, all the conditions are right for producing delicious, full clusters of Chardonnay grapes, something you can truly experience in Santa Rita Gran Hacienda Chardonnay.
