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.
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.
The sunniest zone in the Czech Republic, in South Moravia (Velkopavlovická sub-region), devoted mainly to reds, clay-limestone soils, temperate continental climate. Saint-Laurent (Svatovavřinecké) flagship red: fruity and structured with black cherry, plum and smoky notes, firm tannins — a cousin of Pinot Noir. Peppery Frankovka, supple Zweigelt and airy Pinot Noir complement. Pinot Gris, Riesling and spicy Grüner Veltliner in whites.