Santa Digna Merlot Gran Reserva 2018 - Miguel Torres Chile

The pure variety Santa Digna Merlot Gran Reserva from Miguel Torres Chile has its home in the beautiful Chilean cultivation area Valle Central.

In the glass this wine shimmers in an intense red with violet accents. The bouquet is characterized by intense aromas of juicy plums and plums and spicy notes of vanilla and liquorice. Also on the palate the aromatic fullness comes to the fore with this red wine. The present tannin structure harmonises wonderfully with the spicy fruit and accompanies the long finish.

In Chile, the crossroads that marked the transition from urban to rural were called Santa Digna. They acted as a kind of boundary stone, symbolizing growth and prosperity, promising protection to all who moved from one area to another.

Vinification of Santa Digna Merlot Gran Reserva

After harvesting the Merlot grapes in the Central Valley, the grapes are immediately taken to the Miguel Torres cellar. This red wine is fermented at controlled temperature in stainless steel tanks for 8 - 12 days. This wine is then left on the skins for 21 days. Finally this red wine rests for over 6 months in American oak barrels (volume 300 litres).

Food recommendation for the Gran Reserva Merlot Santa Digna Torres

This dry red wine from Chile is a great companion to roasted beef fillet with potato mash in dark sauce or also freshly grilled steaks with crispy salads.