Colección Privada

2008 Rapel Valley Carmenere

The Santa Rita Colección Privada Carmenere from the 2008 vintage hails from the picturesque Rapel Valley, an area renowned for its rich terroir and favorable climate for grape growing. This red wine showcases a deep, inviting hue that captures the eye, hinting at the depth and complexity within. On the palate, it offers a full-bodied experience with pronounced fruit intensity, showcasing flavors of dark fruits like blackberry and plum, intertwined with notes of chocolate and spice. The acidity is bright and vibrant, enhancing the wine's overall freshness, while the tannins are firm yet smooth, providing structure without overwhelming the palate. It strikes a perfect balance, making it a delightful choice for pairing with roasted meats or hearty stews. Enjoy this wine in a relaxed setting, where its character truly shines, showcasing the best that the Rapel Valley has to offer.

Tasting notes:

Blackberry

Black Pepper

Baking Spice

Flavor profile:

Acidity Low

Low Pronounced

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Tannin Medium

Low Pronounced

Region:

Rapel Valley

Chile's Rapel Valley DO is actually made up of two smaller valleys; Cachapoal and Colchagua. Cachapoal is the warmer of the two, located further inland, entirely cut off from Pacific Ocean breezes and storms by the peaks of the Chilean Coastal Range. This area is well-known for old vine Carménère, which ripens best on the sun-drenched valley floors and foothills of the Andes Mountains. Colchagua lies southwest of its sister valley with warm vineyards and greater exposure to sea breezes, making it an idyllic home to Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah. The Rapel Valley focuses primarily on red wine production, famous for full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah and Carménère, with bold fruit flavors alongside signature herbal and earthy characteristics. Chile’s Denominación de Origen (DO) classification system focuses on separating wines by the physical location of origin. To use the DO classification on a label, a producer must have pulled 85 percent of the fruit used in a wine from a defined regional location. The DO system names wine regions in the country from north to south.

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