Let me start by saying I really love Chilean wines and tonight’s wine choice, a 2008 120 Santa Rita Cabernet Sauvignon, is no exception. The region’s long history of viticulture dates back to the 16th century. In the 1980’s stainless steel fermentation tanks were introduced along with the use of oak barrels for aging. This resurgence truly primed the region for both inexpensive and expensive great tasting wines.
The colors are a ruby red with hues of purple, aromas are full leather, currants and black pepper. Flavors are boasting of berries and a touch of spiciness. Good mouthfeel with smooth tannins and a nice oak flavor on the finish. This is one I’ll be picking up again.
Technical Details :
The colors are a ruby red with hues of purple, aromas are full leather, currants and black pepper. Flavors are boasting of berries and a touch of spiciness. Good mouthfeel with smooth tannins and a nice oak flavor on the finish. This is one I’ll be picking up again.
Technical Details :
pH: 3.72
acidity: 3.19 g/l (exp. sulfuric acid)
alcohol: 13,9 % vol
residual sugar: 2.6 g/l
Santa Rita was founded in 1880 by Domingo Fernández Concha in the area of Alto Jahuel where the main winery is still located. He introduced French varieties, winemakers and the most advanced winemaking techniques. In 1980, Grupo Claro acquired the Santa Rita property, introducing technological improvements and wine elaboration techniques unknown in Chile at that time.
In the late 1980’s, Chili experienced a winemaking resurgence due to the low cost of labor, mostly disease free conditions and the mild climate. All of these factors allowed the region to produce and ship inexpensive wines to the United States with the familiar Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Chardonnay labels. The number of wineries has grown over time with just 12 in 1995 to over 70 in 2005. Chile is now the fourth largest exporter of wines to the United States.
Next time you’re at your local wine store or any store with a decent wine selection, step away from the California wines (just for a little while anyway) and look for some of the great Chilean wines. I have many more at home just waiting to be opened, consumed and hopefully enjoyed.
I found this wine at ABC Fine Wine & Liquor for less than $9.99.
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Santa Rita was founded in 1880 by Domingo Fernández Concha in the area of Alto Jahuel where the main winery is still located. He introduced French varieties, winemakers and the most advanced winemaking techniques. In 1980, Grupo Claro acquired the Santa Rita property, introducing technological improvements and wine elaboration techniques unknown in Chile at that time.
In the late 1980’s, Chili experienced a winemaking resurgence due to the low cost of labor, mostly disease free conditions and the mild climate. All of these factors allowed the region to produce and ship inexpensive wines to the United States with the familiar Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Chardonnay labels. The number of wineries has grown over time with just 12 in 1995 to over 70 in 2005. Chile is now the fourth largest exporter of wines to the United States.
Next time you’re at your local wine store or any store with a decent wine selection, step away from the California wines (just for a little while anyway) and look for some of the great Chilean wines. I have many more at home just waiting to be opened, consumed and hopefully enjoyed.
I found this wine at ABC Fine Wine & Liquor for less than $9.99.
2010© Kellie Stargaard. All Rights Reserved.
http://winechicksguidetoeverydaywines.blogspot.com/
Follow me on:
Facebook:http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/group.php?gid=114185461044&ref=ts
Twitter:http://twitter.com/WineChicksGuide
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