Wines made from Carmenère grapes of Rioja

Discover the best wines made with Carmenère as a single variety or as a blend of Rioja.

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1Winery Muga - Selección Especial (Reserva)Selección Especial (Reserva)Winery MugaNote - 1Note - 1Note - 1Note - 1Note - 0
2Winery Castamora - Carménère MauleonCarménère MauleonWinery CastamoraNote - 1Note - 1Note - 1Note - 1Note - 0
3Winery Castamora - Segri Red BlendSegri Red BlendWinery CastamoraNote - 1Note - 1Note - 1Note - 1Note - 0

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 Rioja

Rioja, in northern Spain, is best known for its berry-flavored, barrel-aged red wines made from Tempranillo and Garnacha. It is probably the leading wine region in Spain. It is certainly the most famous, rivaling only Jerez. The Vineyards follow the course of the Ebro for a hundred kilometres between the towns of Haro and Alfaro.

What are the typical flavors of the Carmenère grape variety?

  • CreamPresent in 1% of Carmenère
  • CherryPresent in 1% of Carmenère
  • OakyPresent in 1% of Carmenère
  • CitrusPresent in 1% of Carmenère
  • SmokePresent in 1% of Carmenère
  • ApplesPresent in 1% of Carmenère
  • ButterPresent in 1% of Carmenère
  • EarthyPresent in 1% of Carmenère
  • LimePresent in 1% of Carmenère
  • BlackberryPresent in 1% of Carmenère