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  SANTA ALICIA VARIETALS

These wines were made with grapes of the Central Valley of Chile where the soil and climate are among the most privileged in the world to grow noble wine grapes. In summer, the vineyards are irrigated with pure water that originates in the melting snow and glaciers of the Andes mountains.

Click below for a description of each wine.

Cabernet Sauvignon
Chardonnay
Merlot

 

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CABERNET SAUVIGNON

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Variety                               : Cabernet Sauvignon
Valley                                 : Maipo
Harvest type                      : Hand harvested in small 400 Kg. containers
Soil                                      : Alluvial, with abundant gravels, permeable, with low fertility
Climate Mild and warm, corresponding to Winkler Zone III.
Maturation and aging       : Stainless steel, at low temperatures
Color: Red ruby color, of medium intensity
Aroma                                : Intense aroma to black fruits such as wild raspberries, with a touch of pepper. Youthful but complex.
Flavor                                 : Its fruit is prominent in the mouth, with sweet and round tannins, good persistence    
Pairings                               : Well-seasoned meats with cooked vegetables and sauces. Mature cheeses, smoked ham, patés and terrines. Serve around 18° C..
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     CHARDONNAY

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Variety                           : Chardonnay
Valley                             : Maipo
Harvest type                  : Hand-harvested in small 400 Kg. bins
Soil                                  : Alluvial, highly permeable, sandy-clayey soil
Climate                           : Mild, with cold nights, corresponding to Winkler Zone II.
Fermentation and aging: Fermented in stainless steel under controlled temperature,
and matured on its lees during 6 months.
Color                              : Pale yellow, brilliant wine
Aroma                            : Intense, to ripe fruits such as pineapple, mangos and bananas
Flavor                            : Distinctive for its fruit, juicy, with good persistence.
Pairigns                         : Cooked seafood, softly spiced fish and white meats and poultry with
very light sauces or vegetables. Serve around 12° C.

                                            

 

 

                                                       

MERLOT
Variety                : Merlot
Valley                  : Rapel
Harvest type      : Hand-harvested in small 400 kg containers
Soil                      : Alluvial, with abundant gravels, permeable with medium fertility
Climate              : Mild and warm, corresponding to Winkler zone III.
Maturation and aging    : Stainless steel, at low temperatures
Color                   : Red ruby color with orange hues, medium intensity.
Aroma Dry fruit aroma, as of prunes, figs and a subtle touch of pepper and menthol.
Flavor                 : Sweet and round tannins in the mouth. A true expression of the ripe fruit of the valley.
Pairings             : Excellent with Italian food, all kind of cheese and red meat.

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