Cabernet Sauvignon Select Terroir 2017

SANTA EMA

Cabernet Sauvignon Select Terroir
2017

  • Sustainable
Country
Chile
Regulated designation
Denominación de Origen
Region
Valle Central
Subregion
Valle del Maipo
Varietal(s)
Cabernet Sauvignon 100 %
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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Product notes

The wine ages for 6 months in French and American oak. Easy to drink and enjoy, and goes well with a wide range of food and cuisines.

Tasting notes

Intense yet delicate with aromas of red and black fruits such as plums, blackberries, and raspberries with a light touch of toast. Well rounded with excellent balance and persistence. Enjoy with red meats, well-seasoned dishes, stews, and cheeses.

Press reviews

Descorchados

- 91 points -

January 2023 (Vintage 2020)

A good expression of a fresh cabernet focused on ripe red fruits and herbal notes that comes from estate-owned vineyards in Isla de Maipo and Pirque, the latter near the foothills of the Andes. It was aged in barrels for eight months. The tannic sensation is sharp, fruity notes monopolize the palate, and the acidity helps the wine continue to refresh to the end. A perfect barbecue wine.

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