Cabernet Sauvignon Carmenère 60/40 2022

SANTA EMA

Cabernet Sauvignon Carmenère 60/40
2022

  • Sustainable
Country
Chile
Regulated designation
Denominación de Origen
Region
Valle Central
Subregion
Valle del Maipo
Appellation
Valle de Maipo
Varietal(s)
Cabernet Sauvignon 60 %
Carmenère 40 %
Colour
Red
Sugar
Dry
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About this winery

With over 60 years of professional experience, Santa Ema are pioneers in the Maipo Valley where they are always searching for the best expressions of terroir, from the mountains to the coast. The beginnings of Santa Ema date back to the beginning of the 20th century, when don Pedro Pavone Voglino, an Italian immigrant, sportsperson, and businessman, discovered a great terroir in Isla de Maipo, where the head offices still operate today. The founder and his son, Félix Pavone Arbea, an...

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Production notes

The grapes were crushed and fermented in stainless steel tanks for 7 days at 86°F (30°C) followed by a 6-day post-fermentation maceration. The new wine was barrel aged for 6–8 months for greater complexity and structure in the wine.

Tasting notes

Structured wine with good volume, mature and round tannins, good balance, and medium acidity. It has a pleasant sweet finish. The Cabernet Sauvignon notes are present due to the structure of the wine, in addition to the smoothness of Carmenere.