Casa Santiago Merlot

VINA REQUINGUA: Santiago Achurra Larrain founded the winery in 1961 and alongside new generations of his family, has grown the winery to be amongst Chile’s top 20 producers. The vineyards are located in the Curico Valley, where a mild-Mediterranean-like climate and varied soils offer superb conditions for growing many different varieties. Long, dry summers with radiant days and cool nights help the grapes attain the maximum potential. Winemaking is led by Benoit Fitte, who left his native France to join the winery in 2001.

BLEND:                        100% Merlot

LOCATION:                 Curico Valley

ALTITUDE:                   200 M.A.S.L.

TASTING NOTE:          An intense red colour with aromas of red berry fruits, cassis and a touch of mint.  This medium bodied wine offers soft tannins with abundant freshness and ripeness of fruit.

VINIFICATION:          This wine is un-oaked.

FOOD MATCH:            Superb companion to pasta, cured meats and roast pork