Winery Don EliasClássico Carmenrè
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or lamb.
Taste structure of the Clássico Carmenrè from the Winery Don Elias
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Clássico Carmenrè of Winery Don Elias in the region of Central Valley is a powerful.
Food and wine pairings with Clássico Carmenrè
Pairings that work perfectly with Clássico Carmenrè
Original food and wine pairings with Clássico Carmenrè
The Clássico Carmenrè of Winery Don Elias matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or lamb such as recipes of roast beef in a crust, mami's macaroni and gruyere gratin or grandma melanie's cassoulet.
Details and technical informations about Winery Don Elias's Clássico Carmenrè.
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 Clássico Carmenrè from Winery Don Elias are 2009, 0
Informations about the Winery Don Elias
The Winery Don Elias is one of of the world's great 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: Thick
Said of a heavy, pasty wine lacking in finesse.
