Wines made from Carmenère grapes of Central Valley
Discover the best wines made with Carmenère as a single variety or as a blend of Central 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
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.
What are the typical flavors of the Carmenère grape variety?
- OakPresent in 60% of Carmenère
- SpicesPresent in 49% of Carmenère
- Red fruitPresent in 49% of Carmenère
- EarthPresent in 48% of Carmenère
- Non oakPresent in 47% of Carmenère
- Black fruitPresent in 46% of Carmenère
- MicrobioPresent in 20% of Carmenère
- VegetalPresent in 17% of Carmenère
- OakyPresent in 10% of Carmenère
- VanillaPresent in 10% of Carmenère
- PepperPresent in 10% of Carmenère
- Dried fruitPresent in 10% of Carmenère
- FloralPresent in 10% of Carmenère
- ChocolatePresent in 9% of Carmenère
- SmokePresent in 8% of Carmenère
- BlackberryPresent in 8% of Carmenère
- PlumPresent in 8% of Carmenère
- CherryPresent in 7% of Carmenère
- EarthyPresent in 7% of Carmenère
- TobaccoPresent in 7% of Carmenère