Wine in Rapel Valley

Heritage and enterprise are hallmarks of Santa Rita, one of Chile’s premier wine estates. Founded in 1880 by Domingo Fernandez in Chile’s Maipo Valley, this historic property was among the first to pioneer plantings of European grape varieties in Chile. In 1980, it was acquired by its present owner, Gruppo Claro, under whom Santa Rita has reaped the rewards of continuous investment, resulting in a period of impressive growth, during which the winery has consolidated its position in the vanguard of Chile’s most successful and innovative estates. Santa Rita’s internationally popular, best-selling “120” Series of varietal wines recalls the heroes of a pivotal event in Chile’s successful 19th century struggle to overthrow Spanish rule. History relates that in the early 1800s Doña Paula Jaraquemada, then proprietor of the Santa Rita manor house and estate near the Chilean capital of Santiago, famously gave refuge in the cellars of her property to 120 Chilean patriots. When a brigade of Spanish soldiers arrived at the expansive one-story ranch house in search the band of rebels, the feisty matriarch stated she would rather see the Spanish burn the property to the ground, with her inside, then let them step foot within her family home. Thus it was that band of 120 men lived on to fight another day, and the dwelling, now site of Santa Rita’s highly acclaimed Doña Paula Restaurant, occupies a unique place in Chilean national history.

Casa Grand Selection Sauvignon Blanc is hand-harvested at night in our Las Kuras Vineyard (in the Rapel Valley), which is unique for its stony soil. Hand-harvesting at night enhances the fruitiness and crispness of the grapes, and also helps reduce the use of energy at the winery, since there is no need for additional cooling in the cellar. Strict quality control continues at the winery through a state of the art optical berry selector, Vistalys, which chooses only the freshest and purest grapes for our wines. Before bottling, we added 11% of Semillon (from old vines in the Apalta Vineyard) in order to intensify the nose and round out the mid-palate. Casa Grand Selection Sauvignon Blanc is a very charming wine with crisp acidity and complex flavors, making it delicious on its own or paired with dishes such as fresh vegetable salads, appetizers and seafood.

Discover Tinga Reserve Merlot Beer. Is a carbonated, fermented alcoholic beverage. You can learn more about this beer and its availability here.

Discover Lapostolle Sauvignon Blanc Cuvee Alexandre 2013 Beer. Is a carbonated, fermented alcoholic beverage. You can learn more about this beer and its availability here.

Deep red with dark purple hints. Intense and expressive nose with garnet and fresh red fruit, but yet elegant with subtle sweet spiced from a well integrated oak. Intense mouth feel with a broad tannic structure, lingering towards fresh red fruit flavors. A concentrated body, which will enable a long bottle ageing. Ideal companion for meats and elaborate dishes.

Discover Volcanes Summit Cabernet Sauvignon Beer. Is a carbonated, fermented alcoholic beverage. You can learn more about this beer and its availability here.

The largest of the fine wine areas of Chile, the Rapel valley features a wide range of climatic conditions and soil types. It runs east to west, being the Cachapoal River, its constant geographical feature. Wines from these appellations have fruit from two areas: Los Lingues, closer to the Andes Range, and Pichidegua, closer to the Coastal Range. While the first one is influenced by the cool currents that descend from the mountain peaks, the second gets the influx of the river, and results in high differences between night and day temperatures. One provides structure, typicity, fruit and concentration to the blend while the other offers elegance and complexity. Harvested by hand, the grapes that entered this wine underwent double selection before initiating the fermentation process, which followed the traditional method, with select yeasts and controlled temperature in stainless steel vats. After completing the alcoholic fermentation, the wine was kept in contact with the skins for a few days to enhance its complexity and balance. Once malolactic fermentation was completed, the wine was transferred to French oak barrels where it aged for 15 months. After bottling, the wine was cellared for 6 months before it is released to the market. With a deep and dark garnet red color, this Carmenère presents blackberry and black cherry aromas, complemented by subtle hints of herbs and roasted peppers. The palate has a silky texture with delicate tannins and a delightful dark fruit profile of blueberry and cherry. Spicy notes of cardamom linger in its pleasant finish.

Intense and deep ruby color - Powerful and complex, rich with black fruits such as current and plum; notes of chocolate and coffee - Full bodied wine with soft tannins, dense yet pleasant in mouth with a lingering finish - Ideal to go with grilled meats, pastas and cheeses

Black cherry and blackberry followed by black pepper and mocha aromas on the finish. Powerful and intense Carmenere displaying a round and elegant tannic structure. AGEING: 10 months -- 80% oaked and 20% stainless steel vats, 20% new and 80% 1- and 2-year-old barrels 93 PTS. James Suckling

Selecting only the best grapes, we take them through the wine making process under the most delicate and accurate procedures. The grapes are precisely ripened and carefully harvested from the vineyard, and the grains are separated almost immediately to avoid damage and unwanted oxidation. Afterwards, the grapes are poured into large stainless steel tanks for fermentation.

Intense ruby red color, Aromas of red fruits with hints of strawberry jam stand out nicely against notes of dark chocolate - Nice and delicate on the palate, with round tannins - Best paired with grilled meats and cheeses

Suitable for vegans. Soft aromas of wild flowers, raspberry and strawberries, with a finish of soft plums. A wine with a round flavor, soft, delicate tannins, and a good acidity and balanced finish. Our Reserve Line is characterized by the predominance of fruit on wood, which is more present, the ideal is an easy wine to drink and enjoy. Pair with grilled red meats with medium fat and blue or brie cheese.

Suitable for vegans. An elegant example of Carmenere from the great region of the Rapel Valley. Slightly lighter than others, it offers superb balance with full flavor. 90 points from Mesa de Cata in Chile and a Gold Medal from the Berliner Wein Trophy competition in Germany.

Discover Copa Del Rey Cabernet Beer. Is a carbonated, fermented alcoholic beverage. You can learn more about this beer and its availability here.

On the nose, very intense flavors of red fruits such as plum. There is also some subtle notes of chocolate, mocha, licorice, and spice.

Discover Stonehead Cabernet Sauvignon Beer. Is a carbonated, fermented alcoholic beverage. You can learn more about this beer and its availability here.

Discover Canepa Reserva Famiglia Carmenère Beer. Is a carbonated, fermented alcoholic beverage. You can learn more about this beer and its availability here.

Discover Copa Del Rey Chardonnay Beer. Is a carbonated, fermented alcoholic beverage. You can learn more about this beer and its availability here.

Deep cherry red color with violet hues. - Notes of tobacco and vanilla. Well-rounded on palate with fresh acidity and persistence - Ideal to enjoy with grilled meats. - Complex and elegant, highlighting its fruity character.

Discover Cyt Gr Reserve Chardonnay Beer. Is a carbonated, fermented alcoholic beverage. You can learn more about this beer and its availability here.