Santa Rita is a major Chilean winery founded by Don Domingo Fernández Concha in 1880. At that time, Don Domingo brought many technological innovations and several French varieties to Chile, achieving astonishing results and fostering the modernization of Chilean viticulture. Since 1980, the company has been part of the Claro Group, which has invested in new equipment and cutting-edge methods to consistently maintain excellent quality.
In the glass, the wine reveals an intense ruby color with purple hues. Its aromatic profile is broad and fragrant, with notes of raspberry, cherry, and strawberry interspersed with floral and herbal notes, on a spicy background. On the palate, it is full-bodied and juicy, linear and well-structured with firm, well-integrated tannins and a long, refreshing finish. Try it with chicken or turkey with aromatic herbs, with tomato and basil pasta, or even with goat cheeses.
93 Vinous The 2021 Cabernet Franc Floresta from Pumanque, Colchagua, was half aged in foudres and half in used barrels for up to 14 months. Purple in color. The nuanced nose presents redcurrant and blackberry notes with hints of herbs and ash over a layer of oak. In the mouth, the finely grained, reactive tannins sculpt the mildly juicy flow. This is a Cabernet Franc of lasting fruity flavor that will improve in the bottle.
92 Robert Parker's Wine Advocate The 2021 Floresta Cabernet Franc is varietal, serious and harmonious, clean and modern, with integrated oak, moderate ripeness, 13.5% alcohol and a medium-bodied palate. It was produced with grapes from the Pumanque appellation in the coastal part of Colchagua, from vineyards planted in 2006. It finishes with herbal and spicy notes. 13,200 bottles were filled in November 2022.
91 James Suckling Strawberries, cherries and fine herbs to the nose with a hint of tamarind and fennel. Quite linear and bright with very creamy tannins and a fruit-expressive finish. Honest and unadorned. Drink now.
90 Wine Enthusiast The name of this wine refers to the beautiful gardens that surround the winery in Maipo Valley. Fresh plums on the nose suggest a fruit-focused palate. It's a versatile red, with energy and a fine texture, supporting flavors of black fruit and dried herbs.
