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 2015 vintage was characterized by low precipitation and occasional warm weather at the end of the winter, which encouraged early and even budbreak. Some rain fell in late spring, which balanced the growth and development of the grapes. The high temperatures in the summer and fall extended the harvest until the end of May. All of these conditions produced ripe and healthy grapes that were harvested earlier than normal with good fruit character and excellent tannin maturation.

Production notes

The grapes were crushed and fermented in stainless steel tanks for 7 days at 86ºF (30ºC) followed by a 6-day post-fermentation maceration. Once the malolactic fermentation was complete, each variety was aged separately in a special selection of barrels for 10 months for greater structure and complexity. After making the final blend, the wine was returned to the barrels for another 4 months to round out the blend and obtain an extraordinary and distinguished blend.

Tasting notes

Classic and elegant with aromas of red fruits, plums, and cherries intermingled with notes of tobacco and vanilla that lend tremendous complexity. Intense and well structured with ripe tannins. This is an enveloping wine with magnificent fruit expression reflected in its long, broad finish. Pair with aged cheeses, grilled red meats, pork, and well-seasoned dishes.