Wines made from Carmenère grapes of Hungary
Discover the best wines made with Carmenère as a single variety or as a blend of Hungary.
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 Hungary
Millennia-old Central European wine country, 65,000 ha across 22 regions, 70% whites. Legendary Tokaji Aszú (UNESCO): golden botrytised sweet wines with signature notes of honey, candied apricot, orange peel and spice, taut acidity — one of the world's greatest sweet wines. Dry Furmint booming (lively and mineral), perfumed Hárslevelű. Egri Bikavér ("Bull's Blood") as a fleshy Kékfrankos red.
What are the typical flavors of the Carmenère grape variety?
- Red fruitPresent in 1% of Carmenère
- Black fruitPresent in 1% of Carmenère