Wines made from Carmenère grapes of Chile - Page 8
Discover the best wines made with Carmenère as a single variety or as a blend of Chile.
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 wines of Chile
Chile is one of the most important wine producing countries in South America. Occupying a thin strip on the west coast of the continent, it is home to a wide range of Terroirs and wine styles. The Chilean wine industry is often associated in export markets with good quality, consistent wines, but some world-class reds are also produced and sell at high prices. For red wines, the first export stalwarts were the France/bordeaux">Bordeaux varieties of Cabernet Grape/sauvignon">Sauvignon and Merlot, Like many New World countries, Chile has adopted an iconic grape variety; here it is Carmenère, once widely grown in Bordeaux.
What are the typical flavors of the Carmenère grape variety?
- OakPresent in 67% of Carmenère
- Black fruitPresent in 58% of Carmenère
- Red fruitPresent in 53% of Carmenère
- EarthPresent in 53% of Carmenère
- Non oakPresent in 50% of Carmenère
- SpicesPresent in 49% of Carmenère
- VegetalPresent in 17% of Carmenère
- MicrobioPresent in 17% of Carmenère
- Dried fruitPresent in 15% of Carmenère
- FloralPresent in 10% of Carmenère
- PepperPresent in 9% of Carmenère
- OakyPresent in 8% of Carmenère
- LeatherPresent in 7% of Carmenère
- TobaccoPresent in 7% of Carmenère
- Citrus fruitPresent in 6% of Carmenère
- CherryPresent in 6% of Carmenère
- VanillaPresent in 5% of Carmenère
- SmokePresent in 5% of Carmenère
- Dark fruitPresent in 5% of Carmenère
- Black currantPresent in 5% of Carmenère
News about the grape variety Carmenère
Chile harvest report 2023: ‘a year that kept you on your toes’
There are no easy vintages – and that was especially true in Chile this year. The widespread drought that has been affecting the country for several years – and the forecast of a dry and hot summer – indicated that 2023 would be a challenging year. But in mid-January the situation dramatically worsened, with voracious fires in Maule, Ñuble, Itata and Bío Bío, where more than 50,000ha of forests were devastated. The fire took towns, vineyards, wineries and at least 24 human lives in its wake. A t ...
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 ...
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 ...