Pura 8 Pinot Noir Grand Reserve 2010 Rapel Valley, Chile

Chile Wines Copa America Centenario

Our winery began its history in 1970 as a family vineyard. In 1994, with more than 20 years of experience, we decided to focus the production on making fine wines in each category through the investment in cutting-edge technology and high quality standards. Located 87 miles from Chile's capital city of Santiago, the family has its own estate in the Rapel Valley in the village of Rosario (Apalta) and Las Cabras. Many of the vines are more than 30 years old and 100% of our wines come from our vineyards. The name Pura comes from the Mapudungun, "voice of the earth" language of the Mapuche tribe in Chile. Its meaning is the number 8, which the ancient Mapuche tribe believed to be a very auspicious number to agriculture and well-being of the land. Today, our wine making heritage continues to mirror the dedication of the Mapuche people of Chile in preserving our mother earth's treasures.

Pura 8 Pinot Noir Grand Reserve 2010 Rapel Valley, Chile Ruby red color, with floral and black fruit aromas. Light-bodied with raspberry, cherries, plum and herbal notes. A great pairing with Tuna, Salmon and Sushi.

Santa Rita Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve 2013

Maipo Valley

Santa Rita Winery 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.

Santa Rita Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve 2013    This ripe Cabernet comes from vines growing in the Alto Jahuel region, one of the warmest spots in the Alto Maipo, and you can feel that warmth in its intense red fruit notes. This is a substantial Cabernet Sauvignon, with a wild texture. Pour it now with morcilla. 90 Points Wine & Spirits Magazine, June 2016