Wines made from Carmenère grapes of Garda
Discover the best wines made with Carmenère as a single variety or as a blend of Garda.
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.
Vast DOC around Lake Garda across Lombardy and Veneto, cosmopolitan vineyard (~31,100 ha). Fresh, accessible whites dominate. Chardonnay, the most planted, shows signature citrus, white apple, flowers and fresh butter, supple palate. Saline Pinot Grigio, mineral Garganega, lively Riesling Italico.