Winery CarmenGran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon
Red wine
This wine is composed of 100% of the grape variety Cabernet Sauvignon.
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 game (deer, venison).
Taste structure of the Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon from the Winery Carmen
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon of Winery Carmen in the region of Central Valley is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon of Winery Carmen in the region of Central Valley often reveals types of flavors of cream, cherry or oaky and sometimes also flavors of smoke, butter or earthy.
Food and wine pairings with Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon
Pairings that work perfectly with Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon
Original food and wine pairings with Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon
The Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon of Winery Carmen matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of fillet of beef with morels, leg of lamb with baked potatoes or rabbit in white wine (casserole).
Details and technical informations about Winery Carmen's Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon.
Discover the grape variety: Cabernet-Sauvignon
Structured, tannic reds, deeply coloured, with aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry, cedar, tobacco and graphite, underpinned by firm acidity and fine ageing potential. Cornerstone of the great Médoc estates (Pauillac, Saint-Estèphe, Saint-Julien) and signature of Napa Valley, Coonawarra and Maipo. The world's most planted red variety, a natural cross of Cabernet Franc x Sauvignon Blanc born in Bordeaux.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon from Winery Carmen are 2004, 2006, 2007, 2019 and 2018.
Informations about the Winery Carmen
The Winery Carmen is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 103 wines for sale in the of Maipo Valley to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Maipo Valley
"Bordeaux of South America": kingdom of Chilean Cabernet Sauvignon (>50% of plantings). Deep, structured reds with signature notes of ripe blackcurrant, eucalyptus, peppermint, cedar and graphite, firm tannins and long ageing. Also iconic Carmenère (bell pepper, black fruit, spices), round Merlot, fleshy Syrah and fresh Chardonnay. Cradle of icons Almaviva, Don Melchor, Santa Rita.
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: Vatting
After five to eight days of alcoholic fermentation, it is possible to prolong the maceration in order to extract the maximum amount of matter from the marc. The wines obtained in this way are rich and full-bodied, and in principle are intended for laying down.
