Winery Aguirre18 Carmenère
Red wine
This wine generally goes well with
Details and technical informations about Winery Aguirre's 18 Carmenère.
Discover the grape variety: Triomphe d'Alsace
Deeply coloured, fruity reds with a full ruby robe, supple tannins, and an airy palate with moderate acidity, offering red-fruit aromas and slightly foxy hybrid notes. Early-ripening and cold-hardy. Grown mainly in Canada (Quebec, Ontario) and the northeastern USA for vineyards with harsh continental climates. A French black hybrid obtained in 1923 by Eugène Kuhlmann in Alsace.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of 18 Carmenère from Winery Aguirre are 0, 2017
Informations about the Winery Aguirre
The Winery Aguirre is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 50 wines for sale in the of Maule Valley to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Maule Valley
Historic cradle of Chilean viticulture (16th century). Quality revival around old-vine Carignan (70+ years): dense, deep reds with notes of blackberry, candied plum, spices and fine tannins, a unique expression. Sturdy Cabernet Sauvignon, supple Carménère (ripe pepper, black fruits), juicy Côt (Malbec), round Merlot. Some sharp Sauvignon Blanc.
The wine region of Central Valley
Heart of modern Chilean wine: structured, sunny reds, dense, blackcurranty Cabernet Sauvignon from Maipo (Chilean cradle of the grape), signature Carménère with notes of ripe pepper, black fruit and sweet spices from Colchagua, supple Merlot and deep Syrah. Round Chardonnay whites and lively, sharp Sauvignon. Mediterranean climate, 400 km between Andes and Pacific. Star sub-regions: Maipo, Cachapoal, Colchagua, Curicó, Maule.
The word of the wine: Food and wine pairing
It is the set of techniques that allow for the pleasant combination of food and wine. Food and wine pairing is based on a few basic principles, such as similarity, complementarity or contrast, and involves all the elements that make up the wine and the food (flavours, textures, aromas, etc.).
