Santa Rita 120 Merlot, Central Valley
Product code: 00050012- Country: Chile
- Region: Central Valley
- Sub-Region: Central Valley, Chile
Information
- Colour: Red
- Grape variety: Merlot
- Vintage: 2016
- Bottle Size: 75cl
- ABV: 13%
- Closure: Screwcap
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
Hand-harvested Merlot grapes from Central Valley vineyards, planted on a mixture of alluvial and volcanic based soils, are employed for this juicy, fruit-driven red. After fermentation, about a fifth of the wine is aged in French oak barrels for about six months to build complexity into the palate. Shows intense red fruit aromas, backed by floral notes and a hint of vanilla, the palate is smooth with ripe fruit flavours.
Santa Rita 120
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