Winery LapostolleLate Harvest Sémillon (Apalta Vineyard)
Sweet wine
This wine generally goes well with poultry, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or shellfish.
Food and wine pairings with Late Harvest Sémillon (Apalta Vineyard)
Pairings that work perfectly with Late Harvest Sémillon (Apalta Vineyard)
Original food and wine pairings with Late Harvest Sémillon (Apalta Vineyard)
The Late Harvest Sémillon (Apalta Vineyard) of Winery Lapostolle matches generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), shellfish or sweet desserts such as recipes of tuna flan with leek coulis, tagliatelle with scallops or plain cupcakes.
Details and technical informations about Winery Lapostolle's Late Harvest Sémillon (Apalta Vineyard).
Discover the grape variety: Carcajolo Nero
Light, fruity reds with a clear ruby robe, smooth tannins and an airy palate with preserved acidity. Signature aromas of red fruits (cherry, raspberry), Mediterranean herbs (thyme, rosemary) and island garrigue notes. Airy profile, best drunk young. Features in Vin de Corse AOC and IGP Île de Beauté blends, preserved for its insular heritage value. Native Corsican black grape, grown on a few hectares in Corse-du-Sud.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Late Harvest Sémillon (Apalta Vineyard) from Winery Lapostolle are 2015, 2012, 2007, 2017 and 2011.
Informations about the Winery Lapostolle
The Winery Lapostolle is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 65 wines for sale in the of Colchagua Valley to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Colchagua Valley
Chilean powerhouse of bold reds: signature Carménère as red king — opulent and velvety with notes of ripe plum, blackberry, grilled pepper, smoked paprika and a chocolate-spice touch, coated tannins and bursting fruit. Structured Cabernet Sauvignon (blackcurrant, cedar, eucalyptus) is the star complement. Fleshy Syrah, supple Merlot and dense Malbec in reds. DO sub-valley of the Rapel south of Santiago, Mediterranean climate between Andes and Pacific.
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: Metis (grape variety)
A grape variety resulting from the crossing of two varieties of the same species. For example, pinotage (a South African grape variety) is the result of crossing pinot noir and cinsault.
