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 that were a little behind in their ripening process 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
This wine goes through an extensive cold maceration for 5 days at 10°C to extract aromas. The juice is then fermented for 12 days with a post-fermentation maceration of 19-22 days using wild yeasts. Aged for 12 months in barrel. Barrel selection varies depending on vineyard and vintage - First, second and third use barrels used.
Tasting notes
Very complex with aromas of fresh-cut grass, passion fruit, and
grapefruit, all framed by mineral notes. A perfectly balanced palate with firm expression and a long, refreshing finish. Pair with oysters, ceviches, fresh shellfish, goat cheese, and baked or grilled white fish.