Winery ElkaerOscuro Gran Reserva Carménère
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 Oscuro Gran Reserva Carménère from the Winery Elkaer
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Oscuro Gran Reserva Carménère of Winery Elkaer in the region of Central Valley is a powerful.
Food and wine pairings with Oscuro Gran Reserva Carménère
Pairings that work perfectly with Oscuro Gran Reserva Carménère
Original food and wine pairings with Oscuro Gran Reserva Carménère
The Oscuro Gran Reserva Carménère of Winery Elkaer matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or lamb such as recipes of flemish beer stew, spaghetti neapolitan style or baekenofe (alsatian meat stew).
Details and technical informations about Winery Elkaer's Oscuro 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.
Informations about the Winery Elkaer
The Winery Elkaer is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 8 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: Reassembly
During the vinification process, a "cap" is formed at the top of the vats with the solid parts (skin, pulp, pips, etc.), which contain tannins and colouring elements. Pumping over consists of emptying the vat from the bottom and pouring the juice back to the top, in order to mix the cap and the juice and to favour the exchange and the extraction. This old technique allows a better exchange between the solid parts and the liquid.
