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In 1917 a young Pedro Pavone-Voglino left his homeland in Italy’s Piamonte wine region and embarked upon the long journey to the New World. His pioneering spirit led him to Chile and allowed him to come to know the beauty and benefits of the read more...Maipo Valley.


Pavone Family
Captivated by the area’s landscape and its particular qualities for wine production, he decided to settle there and acquired the land that is now Viña Santa Ema in 1931. He began producing grapes for vinification, which, due to their quality were sold to well-known Chilean wineries. He married Marta Arbea Perrot in the small town of Isla de Maipo, where their children and descendents still live today.

In 1956, ‘Don’ Pedro and his oldest son, Félix Pavone-Arbea, began making and marketing bottled wines that soon earned recognition by the industry and consumers alike. Félix Pavone continued the work of his father, married Catalina Moreno, settled into the family home in Isla de Maipo and had four children: María Cecilia, Félix, Rossana, and Pilar, who have all actively worked in the winery since their youth.

In the late 1960s the winery purchased a significant amount of land in the Peumo sector of the Cachapoal Valley. This area is particularly known for its high quality red varietals, such as Carignan, Carignan, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, and, of course, Carmenère.

The company’s first exports began in 1986 with shipments to Brazil. Today Santa Ema wines are exported to more than 30 countries in the Americas, Europe, and Asia. The primary market is the United States, where Santa Ema is consistently among the top 10 Chilean wineries in terms of sales.

In Chile, Santa Ema has earned a solid position by becoming one of the highest-selling Chilean wineries in restaurants, hotels, and wine shops.



El Peral
In 2003 the company inaugurated its modern new El Peral vinification facility in Isla de Maipo, surrounded by 50 hectares of estate vineyards. The 3.2 million-liter winery is equipped with the highest technology available for fine wine production and is widely recognized as a local landmark.

Over the years, Santa Ema has been recognized by the most important national and international organizations and has earned numerous medals in competitions such as the Concours Mundial de Bruxelles and distinctions in prestigious international trade magazines. It was recently named to the Wine Spectator’s list of Top 20 World’s Finest Value Brands, Wine Advocate rated four Santa Ema wines above 90 points, and Wine & Spirits named it Value Winery of the Year. But for Santa Ema, the most important distinction of all is the preference of its consumers around the world to appreciate the work of three generations dedicated to the production of consistently high quality wines.    (hide)

Nick75 reviewed Santa Ema Amplus "One" Red Blend 2005:

November 2009

Nick75

blend of carmenere (75%), syrah (20%) and carignan (5%). They produce another red i've had a few times...both are worth a try.

Santa Ema Amplus "One" Red Blend 2005

Starting at $22^.99 Snoothrank: 2.5/5

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rdw9225 wrote in the forum topic: What is your favorite wine for under $13 bucks?

October 2009

rdw9225

I like Santa Ema Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon from Chile- A great bargain for about $10-12. Tastes much more expensive and received a 90 from Wine Spectator. Coppola Blue Label Merlot is an easy drinker for about the same...

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Herlich reviewed Santa Ema Cabernet Sauvignon 2005:

September 2009

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Santa Ema Cabernet Sauvignon 2005

Starting at $14^.99 Snoothrank: 3.5/5

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yep reviewed Santa Ema Cabernet Sauvignon 2007:

September 2009

yep

this is the best wine i have drank ever it is a five its my style

Santa Ema Cabernet Sauvignon 2007

Starting at $8^.99 Snoothrank: 3/5

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nrg7t8 reviewed Santa Ema Cabernet Sauvignon Maipo Valley 2007:

August 2009

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Santa Ema Cabernet Sauvignon Maipo Valley 2007

Starting at $9^.95 Snoothrank: 3/5

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Jules4583 reviewed Santa Ema Merlot Reserve 2005:

July 2009

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Santa Ema Merlot Reserve 2005

Snoothrank: 3.5/5

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bryanjmatthews reviewed Santa Ema Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve 2005:

July 2009

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Santa Ema Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve 2005

Starting at $13^.59 Snoothrank: 3.5/5

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IvoLucien reviewed Vina Santa Ema Merlot Maipo Valley Reserve 1999:

July 2009

IvoLucien

Compelling smoky French oak and subtle berry, complex, smooth and slightly tart finish. It took me a glass to decide how I felt about this one. If it was a bit tastier or had another layer of depth I'd give it 4.5 stars....

Vina Santa Ema Merlot Maipo Valley Reserve 1999

Starting at $14^.00 Snoothrank: 3/5

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Bsimao02 reviewed Santa Ema Cabernet/Merlot Maipo Valley 2006:

June 2009

Bsimao02

Light, a little merlot heavy for my liking, could be a wine for masses if you like cabs just not their earthy-ness

Santa Ema Cabernet/Merlot Maipo Valley 2006

Starting at $11^.99 Snoothrank: 3/5

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lspiro reviewed Santa Ema Merlot Reserve 2005:

June 2009

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Santa Ema Merlot Reserve 2005

Snoothrank: 3.5/5

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