Santa Alba Merlot

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Producer
Santa Alba
Grape Varieties
Merlot
Optimum Drinking
Within 3 years
Wine Style
Fruity easy drinking red
Alcohol by Volume
13%
Closure
Screwcap
Country
Chile
Style / Colour
Red

In 1993 founders Francisco Achurra and Patricio Larrain began searching for new terroirs in which they could produce a wider range of varieties and styles. ‘Alto Roble’ means ‘tall oak tree’, representing strength, stability and nobility, something they aim to reflect in their wines.

Winemaking is led by Eloísa Uribe, she has vast experience including several years in Sonoma Valley and has been working at Alto Roble exclusively since 2002

Producer:            Santiago Achurra Larraín founded the Viña Requingua in 1961 and, alongside new generations of the Achurra family, he has grown the winery to be amongst Chile’s top 20 producers

Alcohol:               13.0%

Variety:                Merlot

Region:                Curicó Valley

Altitude:              200 metres above sea level        

Colour:                 Bright red with pink highlights

Aroma:                 Blueberry and cassis with a hint of mint

Flavour:               Pleasant and lively with soft tannins and ripe berry fruits

The technical information on this wine is correct to the best of our knowledge at the time of publication. This information may be subject to change according to vintage

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