The flavor of black currant in wine of Central Valley
Discover the of Central Valley wines revealing the of black currant flavor during the olphactive analysis (nose) and during the gustative analysis (mouth).
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Heart of modern Chilean wine: structured, sunny reds, dense, blackcurranty Cabernet Sauvignon from Maipo (Chilean cradle of the grape), signature Carménère with notes of ripe pepper, black fruit and sweet spices from Colchagua, supple Merlot and deep Syrah. Round Chardonnay whites and lively, sharp Sauvignon. Mediterranean climate, 400 km between Andes and Pacific. Star sub-regions: Maipo, Cachapoal, Colchagua, Curicó, Maule.
Ample, accessible wines.
The word of the wine: Local wine
Table wine, but with the origin indicated. It corresponds to a particular legislation: the freedom to use grape varieties is greater than for the AOC, but the quality criteria such as the approval tastings can sometimes be more demanding. The legislation is still evolving, but for the moment there are three levels: regional (e.g. Vin de Pays d'Oc), departmental and local (e.g. Côtes de Thongue).
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What are the typical grape varieties with flavor de black currant of Central Valley?
- Cabernet-sauvignonIn 55% of wines with flavor de black currant
- CarmenèreIn 30% of wines with flavor de black currant
- MerlotIn 9% of wines with flavor de black currant
- Cabernet francIn 8% of wines with flavor de black currant
- MalbecIn 6% of wines with flavor de black currant
- Petit verdotIn 3% of wines with flavor de black currant
- CarignanIn 1% of wines with flavor de black currant
- SyrahIn 1% of wines with flavor de black currant