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Santa Rita Reserva Carmenere - $12.99

Wine Details

Price:	$12.99
Producer:	Santa Rita
Region:	Rapel
Varietal:	Carmenere
Container Size:	750 ML
Flavors:	cherry, herbal, pepper, plum, toast, tobacco leaf

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Product Description

Intense ruby red color. On the palate, this wine has well rounded balance and lingering persistence. Its varietal aroma is dominated by red fruits and spices. Suggested Food: Ideal with red meats, casseroles or soft cheeses.
Santa Rita was founded in 1880, by a distinguished entrepreneur of those times, Mr. Domingo Fernández Concha in the area of Alto Jahl. From the very beginning, he introduced fine French varieties, winemakers and the most advanced winemaking techniques. Now Santa Rita is known for high quality red and white wine that is exported to over seventy countries around the world.

Expert Ratings

Vintage	Source	Flavors
2004	WineSpectator	cherry, herbal, pepper, plum, toast, tobacco leaf
2003	WineSpectator	black pepper, cherry, herb, toast
2003	WineAndSpirits	black fruit, cherries, herbal, spicy
1999	WineSpectator	brier, pepper, toast
1997	WineSpectator

Food Pairings

Category	Pairing
Red Meat	Beef, Grilled Flank Steak, Grilled Beef, Hamburgers, Salami
Poultry & Eggs	Game Birds
Sauces	Red Wine Sauce

Wine Terms

Name	Value
Chile	Although the Spaniards first established vineyards here in the mid 16th century, most of today’s Chilean wine is made from French grape varieties, such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Chardonnay. Chile’s isolated position between the Pacific and the Andes means it is safe from pests and disease that plague European vineyards, and also assures mild temperatures and relatively dry air. Most of Chile’s vineyards are in the Central Valley, and a fair number of them are owned by renowned French, Spanish, and American winemakers. Wines are named for their grape varieties, but they carry a regional or district indication as well. Reasonably priced, and increasingly sophisticated, they make excellent values.
Rapel	This Chilean region includes the famous Cachapoal valley, source of some great Merlot, although Cabernet Sauvignon and Sauvignon Blanc are its most planted grape varieties.

Name

Value

Chile

Although the Spaniards first established vineyards here in the mid 16th century, most of today’s Chilean wine is made from French grape varieties, such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Chardonnay. Chile’s isolated position between the Pacific and the Andes means it is safe from pests and disease that plague European vineyards, and also assures mild temperatures and relatively dry air. Most of Chile’s vineyards are in the Central Valley, and a fair number of them are owned by renowned French, Spanish, and American winemakers. Wines are named for their grape varieties, but they carry a regional or district indication as well. Reasonably priced, and increasingly sophisticated, they make excellent values.

Rapel

This Chilean region includes the famous Cachapoal valley, source of some great Merlot, although Cabernet Sauvignon and Sauvignon Blanc are its most planted grape varieties.