Winery Casas del MaipoOld Vineyard Selection Gran Reserva Carménère
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or lamb.
Taste structure of the Old Vineyard Selection Gran Reserva Carménère from the Winery Casas del Maipo
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Old Vineyard Selection Gran Reserva Carménère of Winery Casas del Maipo in the region of Central Valley is a powerful with a nice freshness.
Food and wine pairings with Old Vineyard Selection Gran Reserva Carménère
Pairings that work perfectly with Old Vineyard Selection Gran Reserva Carménère
Original food and wine pairings with Old Vineyard Selection Gran Reserva Carménère
The Old Vineyard Selection Gran Reserva Carménère of Winery Casas del Maipo matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or lamb such as recipes of seven o'clock leg of lamb, multicoloured butterfly pasta or mouse of lamb with thyme.
Details and technical informations about Winery Casas del Maipo's Old Vineyard Selection Gran Reserva Carménère.
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.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Old Vineyard Selection Gran Reserva Carménère from Winery Casas del Maipo are 2016, 0
Informations about the Winery Casas del Maipo
The Winery Casas del Maipo is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 18 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: Cuvée prestige (champagne)
Vintage or not, it is composed of a selection of terroirs and generally comes from the first press after eliminating the very first juices that come out of the press. The best known? Dom Pérignon, Cristal de Roederer, Grand Siècle de Laurent-Perrie, Louise at Pommery. In fact, all the houses and most of the independent winegrowers have their own prestige cuvee.
