Hooray! Here's our new favorite. Carmenere has become a national treasure of Chilean winemaking, and with this Santa Rita Gran Hacienda Carmenere, they have a great ambassador for this grape. A Carmenere as it should be. Soft jams and plump, ripe plums dominate. Swirl Santa Rita Gran Hacienda Carmenere in your glass, and the aroma unfolds. The soft spice slowly emerges. Santa Rita Gran Hacienda Carmenere truly unleashes on the palate, where everyone will recognize rich notes of chocolate, pepper, herbs, and coffee. This red wine is a true celebration, instantly outshining all other Chilean wines.
The wines of Santa Rita
Santa Rita winery is responsible for the phenomenal success of Santa Rita Gran Hacienda Carmenere. This winery was active in Chile long before the heyday of Chilean viticulture. It began in 1880 with the successful Chilean businessman Don Domingo Fernández Concha. He had long recognized Chile's potential as a wine country. In response, he assembled a respected team of French winemakers and introduced French varietals to the vineyards in Maipo, Central Chile. Thanks to his efforts a century and a half ago, we can enjoy delicious Chilean wines today.
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Carmenere has truly emerged as a national hero. Originally from Bordeaux, it failed to impress there. In Chilean vineyards, it suddenly thrived, imparting a unique character to every wine. It's no wonder that Santa Rita has also given this beloved grape a prominent place in its vineyards. By planting the Carmenere grapes slightly further east, it receives ample sun while being protected from the coastal wind. This allows the Carmenere grapes to flourish at Santa Rita.