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Reserva

2008 Maipo Valley Merlot

The Santa Rita Reserva Merlot from the 2008 vintage offers a captivating red hue that invites exploration. Hailing from Chile's renowned Maipo Valley, this wine showcases a medium-bodied profile that strikes a harmonious balance between richness and approachability. The acidity is bright and refreshing, perfectly complementing the prominent fruit intensity that exhibits lush notes of ripe blackcurrant and dark cherry. Tannins are smooth and well-integrated, providing a pleasant structure without overwhelming the palate. As a dry wine, the Santa Rita Reserva is food-friendly, making it a delightful choice for pairing with a variety of dishes or enjoying on its own. With its elegant character and inviting flavor profile, this Merlot is sure to impress both casual drinkers and connoisseurs alike.

Tasting notes:


Black Cherry

Black Cherry

Chocolate

Chocolate

Oak

Oak

Flavor profile:


Acidity Mild

Low Pronounced

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Tannin Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Region:


Chile
Chile

In recent years, Chile has increasingly produced incredible wines of exceptional value. With a setting influenced by the Andes Mountains, the Pacific Ocean, the Atacama Desert and even Antarctica, Chile is a diverse land with rocky foothills, lush valley floors and cool coastal zones. Chile gained international renown for its New World take on classic Bordeaux varieties. Interestingly, it's an obscure red Bordeaux variety—Carménère—that has become Chile's signature grape. But other Old World varieties do equally well in Chile; Pinot Noir, Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay have all become mainstays of Chilean wine, exhibiting impressive levels of quality and balance in the country's distinct terroirs.

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