Our Story

Traditionally Untraditional

More than 200 years ago, in 1818, at Viña Santa Rita, a bold woman changed the course of Chile’s history. Paula Jaraquemada opened the doors of her cellars to shelter 120 soldiers fighting for the country’s independence.

In a gesture that defied both societal norms and the dangers of the time, she offered them hope, protection… and a reminder that sometimes, breaking with tradition is the path to freedom.

Discover the essence of freedom and strength in every glass!

Challenging Traditions

Pioneers in Our Category

In 120, we defied traditions by bringing Paula Jaraquemada back to life through Artificial Intelligence, transporting her from 1818 to the present day.

Our Wines

Our Winemakers

Red Wines

César Catalán

Agricultural Engineer in Viticulture and Oenology, he began as an assistant winemaker in renowned vineyards and led advanced projects at Undurraga, San Pedro, and Luis Felipe Edwards. With experience in premium winemaking and innovative technologies, he joined Santa Rita in 2016, where he has developed unique products such as canned wines and Sangría Guay, expanding wine consumption internationally.

White Wines

Oscar Salas

Agricultural Engineer specialising in Viticulture and Oenology, he worked at Cousiño Macul and in the United States before joining Santa Rita. There, he strengthened the Terra Andina brand and developed iconic wines such as Suyai.

Between 2011 and 2016, he led Viña Sutil with a focus on international markets. Since 2016, he has been the head winemaker for Santa Rita’s Reserva wines, leading key brands such as Secret Reserve and 120 Reserva Especial.

Patricio Middleton

AAgronomist with a specialisation in Oenology, he has worked in vineyards across Chile and abroad, including New Zealand and Napa.

Since joining Santa Rita in 2018, he has played key roles in the production of Reserva wines. In 2023, he became the winemaker for white and Reserva wines, leading the production and development of the Cabernario line.

Red Wines

César Catalán

Agricultural Engineer in Viticulture and Oenology, he began as an assistant winemaker in renowned vineyards and led advanced projects at Undurraga, San Pedro, and Luis Felipe Edwards. With experience in premium winemaking and innovative technologies, he joined Santa Rita in 2016, where he has developed unique products such as canned wines and Sangría Guay, expanding wine consumption internationally.

White Wines

Oscar Salas

Agricultural Engineer specialising in Viticulture and Oenology, he worked at Cousiño Macul and in the United States before joining Santa Rita. There, he strengthened the Terra Andina brand and developed iconic wines such as Suyai.

Between 2011 and 2016, he led Viña Sutil with a focus on international markets. Since 2016, he has been the head winemaker for Santa Rita’s Reserva wines, leading key brands such as Secret Reserve and 120 Reserva Especial.

White Wines

Patricio Middleton

Agronomist with a specialisation in Oenology, he has worked in vineyards across Chile and abroad, including New Zealand and Napa.

Since joining Santa Rita in 2018, he has played key roles in the production of Reserva wines. In 2023, he became the winemaker for white and Reserva wines, leading the production and development of the Cabernario line.

Viña Santa Rita

About the Winery

Viña Santa Rita was founded in 1880 by Don Domingo Fernández Concha, a prominent businessman and public figure of the time. Don Domingo introduced fine French grape varieties to the privileged soils of the Maipo Valley and incorporated specialised machinery. This, along with hiring winemakers from France, allowed him to produce wines with techniques and results far superior to those traditionally achieved in Chile, changing the way wines were made in our country.

In the more than 135 years that Viña Santa Rita has been crafting its wines, it has gained extensive experience that is undoubtedly reflected in the quality of its products—quality that remains unchanged over time and continues to surprise consumers in every corner of the world..

120 Around the World

We challenge traditions across all 5 continents, being present in 55 countries worldwide. Find us at your nearest off-licence or supermarket chain and open a bottle of 120 to enjoy with your family and friends

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