Santa Carolina Cellar Selection Merlot

Chile, Central Valley, Rapel Valley
Bottle
Identity
Producer Vina Santa Carolina
Vol 0.75
Grapes 100% Merlot
Color red
Sweetness dry
Tasting
Color Desc dark ruby
Aroma Aromas of plums and blackberries dominate the nose, complemented by a subtle hint of spices in the background.
Palate On the palate, the wine is medium weight, smooth, balanced, intense, round, and velvety with pleasant, slightly sweet tannins.
Finish The wine offers a smooth and balanced finish with lingering notes of dark fruits and soft, velvety tannins.
Food Pairing cold cuts, pasta in meat sauces, hamburgers, braised red meats, pasta dishes, chicken meat
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Astringency (1-5)
LOWER THAN AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
AVERAGE
Enology
12.5
Interesting facts
The history of the winery Santa Carolina began in 1875, when Luis Pereira Kotapos decided to start winemaking in Santiago, Chile. The original wine cellar of Viña Santa Carolina is now a national monument constructed of cal y canto, a mixture of egg white and limestone.
Logistics
Cork cork