Winery Albert HeijnCarmenérè
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or lamb.
Taste structure of the Carmenérè from the Winery Albert Heijn
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Carmenérè of Winery Albert Heijn in the region of Central Valley is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with Carmenérè
Pairings that work perfectly with Carmenérè
Original food and wine pairings with Carmenérè
The Carmenérè of Winery Albert Heijn matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or lamb such as recipes of beef strogonoff, special' tagliatelle carbonara or royal couscous (lamb, chicken, merguez).
Details and technical informations about Winery Albert Heijn's Carmenérè.
Discover the grape 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.
Informations about the Winery Albert Heijn
The Winery Albert Heijn is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 156 wines for sale in the of Central Valley to come and discover on site or to buy online.
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: Bordeaux futures
Bordeaux wines are expected 2 to 3 years before bottling. In the spring following the harvest, the wines are offered by the châteaux to the Bordeaux wine merchants via the brokers.
