Decanter World Wine Awards1999 Santa Rita Triple C, Maipo Valley
| Producer: | Santa Rita [Casa Real/Medalla Real/Floresta/Reserve 120] |
| Vintage: | 1999 |
| Grape variety: | Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Origin: | Chile, The Central Valley, Maipo Valley |
| Appellation: | Maipo Valley |
| Date tasted: | 14 January 2004 |
| Price when tasted: | £10.99 |
Tasting notes
14/01/2004
<li> heaps of black fruit <li> fine depth <br><br> With plantings now extended to 2,000 hectares in the Maipo Valley, including considerable plots of Cabernet Franc, Carmenere, Sangiovese, Syrah and Viognier, Santa Rita has not rested on the laurels o
01/09/2001
Huge colour, masses of spicy ripeness, blackcurrant and liquorice. Avery good and totally modern wine that is seductively supple, but has depth.
