Winery Portal del AltoGran Reserva 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 Gran Reserva Carmenère from the Winery Portal del Alto
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Gran Reserva Carmenère of Winery Portal del Alto in the region of Central Valley is a powerful with a nice freshness.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Gran Reserva Carmenère of Winery Portal del Alto in the region of Central Valley often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of spices, red fruit or black fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Gran Reserva Carmenère
Pairings that work perfectly with Gran Reserva Carmenère
Original food and wine pairings with Gran Reserva Carmenère
The Gran Reserva Carmenère of Winery Portal del Alto matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or lamb such as recipes of american style beef marinade, fideuà (paella with pasta and fish) or lamb marinated in white wine.
Details and technical informations about Winery Portal del Alto's Gran Reserva 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 Gran Reserva Carmenère from Winery Portal del Alto are 2014, 2017, 2011, 2009 and 2010.
Informations about the Winery Portal del Alto
The Winery Portal del Alto is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 33 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: Deep
A rich, complex wine that lingers on the palate and gradually reveals a strong potential for aroma and structure.
