Santa Rita : Casa Real Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

Tasting notes and recommendations for Casa Real Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 by Santa Rita

Tasting

Color

The color displays an intense, deep ruby red hue.

Nose

The nose reveals pure aromas of blackcurrant and ripe cherries, backed by graphite notes and subtle hints of cedar.

Palate

On the palate, the wine is delicate and precise, carried by firm, rounded tannins. The finish lingers with great persistence.

Food and wine pairings

This wine pairs perfectly with grilled red meats, boeuf bourguignon or duck breast.

Serving and cellaring

Casa Real Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 can be enjoyed now and offers exceptional aging potential of over 25 years.

An outstanding Chilean Cabernet Sauvignon crafted at the foot of the Andes Mountains

The estate

Viña Santa Rita farms vineyards in the Central Valley, notably in the prestigious areas of Carneros Viejo, Alto Jahuel and Maipo Alto, at the foot of the Andes Mountains. Under the direction of winemakers Sebastián Labbé and Teresita Ovalle, this Chilean estate produces exceptional cuvées such as Casa Real, a pure Cabernet Sauvignon aged for twenty months in French oak barrels.

The vineyard

The Casa Real vineyards are located in the areas of Carneros Viejo, Alto Jahuel and Maipo Alto, at the foot of the Andes Mountains in the Maipo Valley. The Mediterranean climate is marked by a remarkable diurnal temperature range exceeding 18°C between day and night. The alluvial soils consist of an 80 to 100 cm top layer of silt resting on rounded pebbles, gravel and coarse sand with deep clay. The estate’s finest parcels date back to the 1970s.

The vintage

Hand harvesting took place between March 20 and April 22, 2019.

Winemaking and aging

Fermentation of Casa Real Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 was carried out in small stainless-steel and concrete vats at a temperature between 24 and 26°C. A post-fermentation maceration of 4 to 6 days was performed. The wine then underwent aging for 20 months in French oak barrels, 82% new and 18% second-year barrels. Bottling was carried out without filtration or fining.

Grape variety

100% Cabernet Sauvignon