Wines made from Carmenère grapes of Curico Valley
Discover the best wines made with Carmenère as a single variety or as a blend of Curico Valley.
More informations about the variety Carmenère
Velvety, deep reds with a dark robe and round tannins, showing aromas of blackberry, plum, ripe red pepper, dark chocolate, coffee and gentle spice. Warm, supple finish. Absolute star of Chile (Colchagua, Cachapoal, Maipo) where it was rediscovered in 1994, long confused with Merlot. A historic Bordeaux variety that nearly vanished after phylloxera, a cross of Cabernet Franc × Gros Cabernet.
More informations about the region of Central Valley
Productive heart of central Chile, good value for money. Sauvignon Blanc as star white: lively and accessible with signature notes of citrus, grapefruit, fresh grass and tropical fruit, fresh finish. Balanced Chardonnay (apple, honey). Cabernet Sauvignon as dominant red: fleshy and fruity (blackcurrant, plum), round tannins.
What are the typical flavors of the Carmenère grape variety?
- OakPresent in 28% of Carmenère
- Black fruitPresent in 24% of Carmenère
- SpicesPresent in 21% of Carmenère
- EarthPresent in 20% of Carmenère
- Red fruitPresent in 17% of Carmenère
- Non oakPresent in 14% of Carmenère
- MicrobioPresent in 4% of Carmenère
- PepperPresent in 3% of Carmenère
- Dried fruitPresent in 3% of Carmenère
- FloralPresent in 2% of Carmenère
- VegetalPresent in 2% of Carmenère
- ChocolatePresent in 2% of Carmenère
- Black fruitsPresent in 1% of Carmenère
- Citrus fruitPresent in 1% of Carmenère
- CherryPresent in 1% of Carmenère
- OakyPresent in 1% of Carmenère
- SmokePresent in 1% of Carmenère
- EarthyPresent in 1% of Carmenère
- BlackberryPresent in 1% of Carmenère
- Red fruitPresent in 1% of Carmenère