Region: Chile, Central Valley
Grape variety: Cabernet Sauvignon
Background: Santa Alicia have been producing wines in the heart of Maipo Valley since 1954. With grapes from three select communes, a state of the art winery, and judicious use of the finest American and French oak barrels, we believe the wines represent the highest price/quality ratio in Chile. Santa Alicia possesses a very talented team of winemakers. Leading the team, is David González, with more than 30 years of experience. David contributes, together with his philosophy of perfection, extensive knowledge and the dedication of an artisan. For him, a glass of wine goes beyond the sensory pleasure, and turns into a bridge of communication between the art of creating a mythical concoction and its final consumers.
In 2007, they were named Chilean Wine Producer of the Year for "best overall results from a Chilean winery" in the prestigious International Wine & Spirit Competition in London.
Tasting notes: A thick, rich, brooding Cabernet, nominated 'Best Buy' in the Wine & Spirits magazine. Deliciously complex, rich and polished, exhibiting rich plum, blackberry and spice, with hints of chocolate and vanilla. Complete and elegantly styled, this brilliant Chilean is ripe with well integrated tannins.
Awards
91 points - Wine & Spirits Best Buy
Gold Medal - Mundus Vini, Germany
Gold Medal - Selection Mondiales des Vins Canada