The story goes that in 1818, Paula Jaraquemada, who lived in what is now Santa Rita vineyard, sheltered 120 heroes of Chile’s Independence in the basement of her house. She gave them horses, ammunition and cured the wounded, saving them from the enemy.

Today we toast to her, because thanks to her heroism, 120 soldiers rose up and gave their name to one of the most important wines of Viña Santa Rita.