Sauvignon Blanc Select Terroir 2019

SANTA EMA

Sauvignon Blanc Select Terroir
2019

  • Sustainable
Country
Chile
Regulated designation
Denominación de Origen
Region
Valle Central
Subregion
Valle del Maipo
Varietal(s)
Sauvignon Blanc 100 %
Colour
White
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 2019 season was marked by a very dry winter, followed by a cool, rainy spring. This provoked a late veraison, but a warm, sunny summer allowed the grapes to ripen, and even move forward the harvest of the white grapes. The fall continued warm and dry, ending with a uniform ripening of the red grapes, finally arriving at harvest with well-ripened healthy grapes. The yields were within what was expected, both in quality and quantity.

Production notes

Half of the grapes for this wine underwent a cold maceration and the other half were whole-cluster pressed. The must was fermented in stainless steel tanks at 57ºF (14ºC) for 25 days. The new wine was fined, filtered, and carefully bottled to preserve its freshness and fruity expression.

Tasting notes

Highly aromatic citrus fruit with notes of pears and apples. Young and fresh on the palate with pleasing balanced acidity. Enjoy with mild fish, shellfish, ceviches, and crab.

Press reviews

The Tasting Panel

- 92 points -

Meredith May, March 2020 (Vintage 2019)

Stark scents of mowed grass and Asian pear are quite exciting and bright.Tarragon and stone fruit are expressive on thepalate. A hint of grapefruit plays into thewine’s high acidity and mineral core.

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The Tasting Panel

- 90 points -

Meredith May, April 2021 (Vintage 2020)

Scents of vanilla pudding, chamomile,andlemon icegrace the nose...Light and vibranton the palate,withtart kiwiand grapefruit,for aclean finish.

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Descorchados

- 90 points -

January 2021 (Vintage 2020)

This sauvignon comes from Isla de Maipo, and although that's far from the cold influence of the Pacific, here it shows a range of delicious flavors of ripe white fruits with a very pleasing creamy texture that's easy to drink. The value for money is excellent.

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