Winery San ClementeGran Reserva Carignan
Red wine
This wine generally goes well with beef and spicy food.
Food and wine pairings with Gran Reserva Carignan
Pairings that work perfectly with Gran Reserva Carignan
Original food and wine pairings with Gran Reserva Carignan
The Gran Reserva Carignan of Winery San Clemente matches generally quite well with dishes of beef or spicy food such as recipes of piglet shoulder with melting baked apples or chicken pie.
Details and technical informations about Winery San Clemente's Gran Reserva Carignan.
Discover the grape variety: Touriga franca
Aromatic and refined reds with an elegant structure, featuring raspberry, blackberry, rose, lavender, cistus and gentle spice aromas. Soft tannins and silky balance that smooths blends. Essential partner to Touriga Nacional in great Port wines (Vintage, LBV, Tawny) and modern dry Douro DOC. Native Portuguese variety, the most planted in the Douro, related to Touriga Nacional.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Gran Reserva Carignan from Winery San Clemente are 0, 2012
Informations about the Winery San Clemente
The Winery San Clemente is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 17 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: Mutage
The act of adding alcohol to a fresh grape must or to a fermenting must.
