120 Maipo Valley Santa Rita 1988
The 1988 Santa Rita 120 is a red wine produced by Viña Santa Rita, an estate founded in 1880. This vintage originates from the Maipo Valley in Chile, a region located near Santiago. Recognized as Chile's oldest and most classic wine region, the Maipo Valley was established in the mid-1800s using French grape varieties.
The warm climate of the valley and the slopes of the Andes mountains provide the foundation for the region's viticulture. This wine is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Cabernet Sauvignon is one of the world's most recognized dark grapes, frequently cultivated in prominent areas such as Bordeaux, California, Washington, and Tuscany. In the Maipo Valley, it is particularly renowned for producing structured and elegant red wines.
Merlot, another classic dark grape widely grown in regions like Bordeaux and Northern Italy, is blended with the Cabernet Sauvignon to complement the composition. Produced and bottled by Viña Santa Rita Ltda., this 1988 release was crafted as an addition to the estate's broader portfolio of wines, bottled at 12% alcohol in a 750 ml format.
The history of the wine
Below, you can delve into the history of this wine — its producer, grape, area, and region.
Maipo Valley
Maipo Valley near Santiago is Chile's oldest and most classic wine region, founded in the mid-19th century with French grape varieties. The area is above all famous for Cabernet Sauvignon, which in the warm valley and on the Andean slopes produces structured, elegant red wines. The wines are known for notes of blackcurrant, mint and a characteristic mineral finesse.
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