Wines made from Carmenère grapes of Velke Krumvíř
Discover the best wines made with Carmenère as a single variety or as a blend of Velke Krumvíř.
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 Velke Krumvíř
The wine region of Velke Krumvíř of Czech Republic. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Josef Valihrach or the Domaine Josef Valihrach produce mainly wines white, red and sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Velke Krumvíř are Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Pinot gris, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Velke Krumvíř often reveals types of flavors of citrus fruit, earth or black fruit and sometimes also flavors of oak, red fruit or dried fruit.
What are the typical flavors of the Carmenère grape variety?
- EarthPresent in 1% of Carmenère
- Black fruitPresent in 1% of Carmenère