The Santa Rita winery was founded in 1880 by Domingo Fernandez in the same area of Alto Jahuel where its main facilities stand today. From the end of the nineteenth century to mid-1970s, the winery developed under the ownership of the García Huidobro family.
Then in 1980, the Claro group and the Owens Illinois company - the main producer of glass containers in the world - acquired the Santa Rita winery property. Together with this, great technological advances and winemaking techniques were introduced to wine production; in 1985-1986, Santa Rita winery wines began significant penetration into world markets.
At the end of the 80s and the beginning of the 90s there began a period of great expansion for the winery, sustained by the strong boost in its exports and the excellent reputation of its wines.
Santa Rita and its subsidiaries currently market their products in over 75 countries, always focusing on the premium and superfine segment. All the above forms the basis which has allowed Santa Rita winery to place itself in a privileged position as producer and leading exporter of quality premium and superior quality wines.
Maipo Valley
Located in the Metropolitan Region 40 Km to the south of Santiago in the foothills of the Andes, which high thermal variationcauses of 20ºC between day and night. It has a semi-arid Mediterranean climate with hot dry summers, dry falls, moderate winters and springs free of frost.
This terroir is known as one of the best areas in the world for planting red varieties, especially Cabernet Sauvignon. Average annual rainfall varies between 300 and 450mm. The valley has Alluvial/Colluvial soil which allows for good drainage.
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