Wines made from Carmenère grapes of Elqui Valley
Discover the best wines made with Carmenère as a single variety or as a blend of Elqui 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 Coquimbo
Northernmost valley of Chile at the edge of the Atacama desert, very sunny desert climate (<70 mm rain/year), cool nights from the Pacific and the Andes. Syrah signature as king red: intense and concentrated with notes of black mulberry, cassis, violet, black pepper, olive, garrigue and a schistose mineral touch, firm tannins and sunny palate — unique high-altitude typicity. Zippy herbal Sauvignon Blanc in complement. Historic cradle of Chilean Pisco since the 16th c.
What are the typical flavors of the Carmenère grape variety?
- OakPresent in 22% of Carmenère
- SpicesPresent in 21% of Carmenère
- Black fruitPresent in 21% of Carmenère
- Non oakPresent in 19% of Carmenère
- EarthPresent in 18% of Carmenère
- Red fruitPresent in 17% of Carmenère
- MicrobioPresent in 10% of Carmenère
- Dried fruitPresent in 9% of Carmenère
- VegetalPresent in 4% of Carmenère
- FloralPresent in 2% of Carmenère
- Citrus fruitPresent in 2% of Carmenère
- OakyPresent in 1% of Carmenère
- SmokePresent in 1% of Carmenère
- BlackberryPresent in 1% of Carmenère
- TobaccoPresent in 1% of Carmenère
- PepperPresent in 1% of Carmenère
- Dark fruitPresent in 1% of Carmenère