Print Favourites

Santa Rita Pehuen, Maipo

From a small plot of vines dating back to 1938, this the icon Carmenere for Santa Rita. The vineyards are dry farmed, which is unusal in Chile, using only winter rainfall to water the granite soils. The wine is aged in French Oak barrels for 18 months, 40% in new, and 60% in second use. A complex nose of black fruit, with delicate spice notes and hints of tobacco, chocolate and sweet vanilla. Luxurious and full bodied on the palate, with firm tannins and a persistent finish.

Product code: 39145

Add favourite

Santa Rita Pehuen, Maipo

Details

Type: Red
Country: Chile
Region: Maipo Valley
Vintage: 2018
Producer: Santa Rita
Primary grape: Carmenère
Bottle size: 75cl
Code: 39145

Vegetarian
Vegan
Sulphites

The product and allergen information provided has been supplied by the producer/manufacturer of the products. Matthew Clark gives no warranty or reliance as to the accuracy of the information. Although the information provided is correct at the time of publication, to ensure that you have the most up to date information please read the product label on delivery.

Expression

Oaked, intense, concentrated reds

Full-flavoured and mature cheeses e.g. Cheddar, Cheshire, Edam, Gouda. Manchego, parmesan, Pont l’Évêque
Bay leaf, black pepper, chives, mint, nutmeg, rosemary, thyme
Grilled, roasted, seared, braised game: boar, duck, grouse, pheasant, venison. Beef, lamb
Full-flavoured cream- or cheese-based sauces e.g. parmesan. Intense wild mushroom, casserole or jus sauces
Some good combinations are possible with spicy foods but careful experimentation is required
Usually vegetables will be supporting a full-flavoured meat or dominating sauce. Hearty lentil dishes. Rich, wild mushroom dishes

About the Wine

Carmenère

kar-men-nair

Carmenere wine has a deep red color and aromas found in red fruits, spices and berries. The tannins are gentler and softer than those in Cabernet Sauvignon and it is a medium body wine.

Flavours:

Bell Pepper
Black Plum
Paprika
Raspberry
Vanilla

Established in 1880 and based outside Santiago, Santa Rita is one of Chile’s oldest, respected wineries. Their flagship Santa Rita 120, is the best-selling Chilean wine brand. It has been recognised globally for its sustainability management - environmentally friendly, socially equitable and economically viable across all practices. Sustainability is top of the agenda and was the first wine group to be certified under Chile’s National Code, successfully re-certified annually since 2011.

Explore Santa Rita

The Country

Chile

A viticultural paradise, where vines were introduced by the Spanish in the sixteenth century. A long, narrow country stretching 800 miles from the deserts of the north to the glacial south and it's these valleys and coasts that give the wine its variety.

Explore Chile