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Viña Santa Rita Chardonnay
Viña Santa Rita · Central Valley · Chile
87 pts · Wine Enthusiastsustainable
$6.99
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Why it’s a great value
It carries a verified 87-point score from Wine Enthusiast at a price under $25. The next step up in the same style, Ravenswood Chardonnay, is $8.99. If you want to spend less, Slow Press Wines Chardonnay is $1.99.
Taste profile
SweetnessDry → Sweet
BodyLight → Full
Acidity*Soft → Bright
Tannin*Silky → Grippy
Oak*None → Bold
Fruit*Subtle → Intense
* WineDiscounts editorial estimate based on verified tasting notes.
What it tastes like
A fresh, fruit-forward Chardonnay with peach, melon and citrus notes, rounded by a gentle lees texture rather than a heavy buttery style.
You’ll like this if…
Choose this if you like Chilean Chardonnay, unoaked or lightly oaked Chardonnay, or crisp whites with a little more body than Sauvignon Blanc.
Why buy it
It delivers recognizable Chardonnay fruit and enough texture for dinner while staying simple, affordable and easy to serve.
Best for
A dependable everyday white for pasta, chicken, seafood, salads and casual entertaining.
Style
Dry, medium-bodied, fruity and refreshing Chilean Chardonnay.
Drinks like
Similar occasions to Casillero del Diablo Chardonnay, Concha y Toro Frontera Chardonnay or other fresh Central Valley Chilean whites.
Experience level
Beginner-friendly and useful for shoppers who want Chardonnay without a strong oak or butter profile.
Flavor notes
Pairs well with
light appetizers · pasta with light cream or vegetable sauces · roast or grilled chicken · shrimp, shellfish or mild white fish · mild goat cheese or young cheddar
Best occasions
Serving & enjoying
- Serving temperature:
- 46-50°F
- Decanting:
- No decant needed; open and serve well chilled.
- Glassware:
- Standard white wine glass.
- Drink or cellar:
- Enjoy young, ideally within 2-3 years of release.
- After opening:
- Best within 2-3 days refrigerated with a closure.
Guidance partly estimated by WineDiscounts from the wine’s style.
About this wine
Santa Rita 120 Reserva Especial Chardonnay is an easy-drinking Chilean white with peach, melon and citrus-fruit character, balanced acidity and a rounded mid-palate. A practical pick for pasta, seafood, chicken and casual weeknight sipping.
Wine details
- Type
- white
- Varietal
- Chardonnay
- Grapes
- 100% Chardonnay
- Producer
- Viña Santa Rita
- Country
- Chile
- Region
- Central Valley
- Appellation
- Central Valley
- Bottle size
- 750 Ml
- ABV
- 13.5%
Details last verified September 24, 2026
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Winemaking details ›
- Winemaker:
- Óscar Salas, winemaker for Santa Rita's Reserve wines.
- Vineyard source:
- Central Valley fruit; the winery describes silty or clay-loam soils with good drainage near the Andes piedmont and heavier soils closer to the Coastal Range.
- Vessel:
- Controlled fermentation in stainless steel tanks at about 14°C.
About the winery · Viña Santa Rita ›
Viña Santa Rita was founded in 1880 by Don Domingo Fernández Concha, who introduced French grape varieties, specialized equipment and French winemaking expertise to Chile's Maipo Valley. The winery became part of the Claro Group in 1980, after which it expanded exports and invested in technology. The 120 range is one of Santa Rita's accessible, tradition-driven lines, positioned for straightforward enjoyment with food, friends and family.
Critic reviews
87/100Wine Enthusiast
“Attractive nose with lemon peel and mango aromas.”
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Viña Santa Rita Chardonnay dry or sweet?
- Viña Santa Rita Chardonnay is bone dry — its sweetness rating is 1 on our 1 (bone dry) to 5 (sweet) scale. It is medium-bodied.
- What does Viña Santa Rita Chardonnay taste like?
- A fresh, fruit-forward Chardonnay with peach, melon and citrus notes, rounded by a gentle lees texture rather than a heavy buttery style.
- What food pairs with Viña Santa Rita Chardonnay?
- It pairs well with light appetizers, pasta with light cream or vegetable sauces, roast or grilled chicken, shrimp, shellfish or mild white fish and mild goat cheese or young cheddar.
- How should I serve Viña Santa Rita Chardonnay?
- Serve at 46-50°F. No decant needed; open and serve well chilled. Glass: Standard white wine glass.
- Is Viña Santa Rita Chardonnay a good value?
- At $6.99 it carries a verified 87-point score from Wine Enthusiast; the review is shown on this page.
- Is there a similar wine that costs less than Viña Santa Rita Chardonnay?
- Slow Press Wines Chardonnay is a comparable Chardonnay at $1.99. See Slow Press Wines Chardonnay
- What is the bottle size and alcohol content of Viña Santa Rita Chardonnay?
- 750 ml bottle, 13.5% alcohol by volume.