Notes of: Tobacco

Notes of: Cedar

Notes of: Bell Pepper

Notes of: Plum

Notes of: Vanilla

Notes of: Blackcurrant

Santa Rita

Santa Rita 120 Hero's Salute Red Blend

Chile, Central Valley

Red wine

4.6

Expert Rating

3.1

Regularly Reviewed

WINE DESCRIPTION

Santa Rita 120 Hero's Salute Red Blend comes from Chile's Central Valley. The central zone has a Mediterranean climate with a high daytime-night time temperature oscillation which helps the wine retain acidity and freshness. This wine is a majority blend of Cabernet Franc with a proportion of Carmenere and Cabernet Sauvignon. Grapes are handpicked in April and cold-soaked for 5 days to maximize color extraction. The must was fermented at 78°– 82° F aimed at moderate extracting whilst retaining fruit character. Post-fermentation maceration was carried out to enhance complexity and round out the wine. 20% of the wine was aged in French oak for 4 months to enhance sweetness and complexity.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

The Santa Rita 120 Hero's Salute Red Blend offers enticing notes of ripe blackberries, cherries, and plums, accompanied by hints of vanilla and spice.These aromas are further enhanced by herbaceous aromas of green bell pepper and a subtle grassiness that gives this wine a burst of freshness and aromatic lift. The first sip reveals a rich and velvety texture, with a medium body that coats the palate. The flavors of dark fruits, such as blackberries and plums, take center stage, complemented by subtle hints of oak and spice. The tannins are well-integrated, providing a smooth and elegant mouthfeel.

EXPERT RATING

4.6

Profile

Sweetness:

Dry

Lusciously Sweet

Alcohol:

Moderate

Very Low Alcohol

Very High

Intensity:

Mildly aromatic

Subtle

Powerful

Body:

Generous

Light Bodied

Full Bodied

Acidity:

Refreshing

Soft

Crisp

Tannin:

Firm

No Tannin

Grippy

GRAPES (3)

Cabernet Sauvignon

Carménère

ORIGINS

Winery: Santa Rita

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

3.1

0 Review