Winery KortaLocomotora Carmenère
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 Locomotora Carmenère from the Winery Korta
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Locomotora Carmenère of Winery Korta in the region of Central Valley is a powerful with a nice freshness.
Food and wine pairings with Locomotora Carmenère
Pairings that work perfectly with Locomotora Carmenère
Original food and wine pairings with Locomotora Carmenère
The Locomotora Carmenère of Winery Korta matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or lamb such as recipes of roast monkfish with bacon, ricotta and spinach lasagna or pizza queen with merguez.
Details and technical informations about Winery Korta's Locomotora Carmenère.
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 Locomotora Carmenère from Winery Korta are 2010
Informations about the Winery Korta
The Winery Korta is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 76 wines for sale in the of Lontue Valley to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Lontue Valley
Southern sub-zone of the Curicó Valley (central Chile): signature Cabernet Sauvignon as red king — deep robe with notes of blackcurrant, black cherry, plum, blackberry, tobacco and spices, firm tannins and balanced structure. Sauvignon Blanc as white king — fresh and expressive with vivid notes of citrus, herbs and a mineral touch. Chardonnay, Merlot, Carmenère, Pinot and Syrah in support. Mediterranean climate, limestone-volcanic-clay-sandy soils, home to Valdivieso and Echeverria.
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: Vegetative cycle
All the different phases of the vine's development: winter rest period, budburst, inflorescence, flowering, fruit set, veraison, ripening.
