Wines made from Carmenère grapes

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More informations about the variety Carmenère

Carménère is a grape variety of Bordeaux origin. It is the result of a cross between Cabernet Franc and Gros Cabernet. In France, it occupies only about ten hectares, but it is also grown in Chile, Peru, the Andes, California, Italy and Argentina. The leaves of the carmenere are shiny and revolute. Its berries are round and medium-sized. Carménère is susceptible to grey rot, especially in wet autumn. It can also be exposed to the risk of climatic coulure, which is why it is important to grow it on poor soil and in warm areas. Carménère is associated with an average second ripening period. This variety has only one approved clone, 1059. It can be vinified with Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. It produces a rich, highly coloured wine, which acquires character when combined with other grape varieties.

What are the typical flavors of the Carmenère grape variety?

OakPresent in 86% of Carmenère
Black fruitPresent in 84% of Carmenère
EarthPresent in 81% of Carmenère
SpicesPresent in 81% of Carmenère
Non oakPresent in 80% of Carmenère
Red fruitPresent in 72% of Carmenère
MicrobioPresent in 58% of Carmenère
VegetalPresent in 46% of Carmenère
Dried fruitPresent in 45% of Carmenère
FloralPresent in 42% of Carmenère

PepperPresent in 36% of Carmenère
BlackberryPresent in 35% of Carmenère
LeatherPresent in 35% of Carmenère
PlumPresent in 35% of Carmenère
VanillaPresent in 35% of Carmenère
OakyPresent in 34% of Carmenère
Black currantPresent in 33% of Carmenère
EarthyPresent in 33% of Carmenère
TobaccoPresent in 33% of Carmenère
Black fruitsPresent in 33% of Carmenère

News about the grape variety Carmenère

Chile harvest report 2022: ‘a challenging year in terms of climate’

Just over 6,400km in length, Chile is a country with a fascinating range of terroirs. This is fully reflected in the diversity of its wines. Heavily influenced by air currents from the Pacific Ocean to the west and the Andes to the east, all of Chile’s wine producing valleys have their own microclimates, as well as distinct complex soil composition. This variety means that individual vineyards experienced the harvest conditions of 2022 in different ways. It was a year that saw the continuation o ...

Bordeaux château to ‘simulate’ 2050 vintage climate

Château La Tour Carnet said it will expose an experimental vineyard to artificially higher temperatures to replicate some of the conditions the Bordeaux 2050 vintage may face due to climate change. It’s part of the ‘Oracle’ project at the fourth growth estate, which is among those in Bordeaux seeking to understand how well classic grape varieties like Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot can adapt to climate change. At La Tour Carnet, warming cables more commonly used in aeroplanes will be employed thi ...

Decanter World Wine Awards 2022: Results announced

The world’s largest and most influential wine competition, Decanter World Wine Awards results offer a definitive guide to the dynamic world of wine. Each year’s results offer surprises and revelations, highlighting growth in quality and consistency – or lack thereof. An all-time record for wines tasted, discover the results from the 19th edition of the competition. Quick links to DWWA 2022 results Search all Best in Show medals Search all Platinum medals Search all Gold medals Search ...