Wines made from Carmenère grapes of Aconcagua Valley
Discover the best wines made with Carmenère as a single variety or as a blend of Aconcagua Valley.
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.
More informations about the region of Aconcagua
The Aconcagua Valley is a wine-producing region of Chile, located 100 kilometres (60 miles) North of the capital, Santiago. It was Long thought that this hot, Dry valley was not suitable for growing wine grapes but the quality of the region's modern-day Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and Merlot has robustly reversed this opinion. The Aconcagua Valley is found on the east side of the Aconcagua region, one of Chile's four main producing regions. It takes its name from the eponymous river flowing through it, which in turn is named after the 6,960 meter-high (2,284ft) Mt.
What are the typical flavors of the Carmenère grape variety?
- OakPresent in 17% of Carmenère
- Non oakPresent in 17% of Carmenère
- Black fruitPresent in 15% of Carmenère
- EarthPresent in 15% of Carmenère
- SpicesPresent in 14% of Carmenère
- Red fruitPresent in 14% of Carmenère
- MicrobioPresent in 10% of Carmenère
- VegetalPresent in 9% of Carmenère
- BlueberryPresent in 7% of Carmenère
- OakyPresent in 7% of Carmenère
- Dried fruitPresent in 7% of Carmenère
- PepperPresent in 7% of Carmenère
- CoffeePresent in 7% of Carmenère
- LicoricePresent in 6% of Carmenère
- Dark fruitPresent in 6% of Carmenère
- ChocolatePresent in 6% of Carmenère
- Black currantPresent in 6% of Carmenère
- Black fruitsPresent in 6% of Carmenère
- Dark chocolatePresent in 6% of Carmenère
- LeatherPresent in 6% of Carmenère
News about the grape variety Carmenère
Decanter World Wine Awards 2022: Results announced
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Bordeaux château to ‘simulate’ 2050 vintage climate
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