Santa Carolina
Santa Carolina Reserva de Familia Cabernet Sauvignon
Red wine
3.5
Expert Rating
3.8
Sometimes Reviewed
WINE DESCRIPTION
Santa Carolina Reserva de Familia Cabernet Sauvignon is a premium wine produced by Santa Carolina, a renowned winery in Chile. This wine is made from carefully selected grapes grown in the Maipo Valley, a prestigious appellation known for its ideal climate and soil conditions for Cabernet Sauvignon. The vineyards are located at the foothills of the Andes Mountains, which provide excellent drainage and exposure to sunlight. The winemaking process involves traditional techniques, including aging in French oak barrels for 14 months, resulting in a complex and elegant wine with notes of blackcurrant, blackberry, and vanilla. This wine is a perfect representation of the classic Chilean Cabernet Sauvignon style, with a full body, firm tannins, and a long finish.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
This Santa Carolina Reserva de Familia Cabernet Sauvignon has aromas of dark cherry, blackberry, and cassis with hints of tobacco and cedar.On the palate, it has a full body with well-integrated tannins and good acidity. There are flavors of ripe dark fruit with a hint of spice, as well as savory notes of leather and earth. The finish is long and lingering, with a pleasing mix of fruit and oak. Overall, this is a well-crafted Cabernet Sauvignon with great structure and balance.
EXPERT RATING
3.5
Profile
Sweetness:
Dry
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
Moderate
Very Low Alcohol
Very High
Intensity:
Fragrant
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Bold
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Lean
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
Grainy
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (1)
Cabernet Sauvignon
ORIGINS
Winery: Santa Carolina
Region: Central Valley
Reigning supreme in terms of production, Chile's Central Valley is the workhorse of the Chilean wine industry. Spanning from Maipo Valley in the north to Maule Valley in the south, it's a massive winegrowing area known for its diverse offerings.CUSTOMER RATING
3.8
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