Winery Santa AlbaCarmenérè
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 Carmenérè from the Winery Santa Alba
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Carmenérè of Winery Santa Alba in the region of Central Valley is a powerful with a nice freshness.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Carmenérè of Winery Santa Alba in the region of Central Valley often reveals types of flavors of earth, oak or tree fruit and sometimes also flavors of red fruit, black fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Carmenérè
Pairings that work perfectly with Carmenérè
Original food and wine pairings with Carmenérè
The Carmenérè of Winery Santa Alba matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or lamb such as recipes of fillet of beef with morels, macaroni and cheese or leg of lamb with herb stuffing.
Details and technical informations about Winery Santa Alba's Carmenérè.
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 Carmenérè from Winery Santa Alba are 2017, 2018, 2019, 2012 and 0.
Informations about the Winery Santa Alba
The Winery Santa Alba is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 25 wines for sale in the of Curico Valley to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Curico Valley
Productive heart of central Chile, good value for money. Sauvignon Blanc as star white: lively and accessible with signature notes of citrus, grapefruit, fresh grass and tropical fruit, fresh finish. Balanced Chardonnay (apple, honey). Cabernet Sauvignon as dominant red: fleshy and fruity (blackcurrant, plum), round tannins.
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: Primeur (purchase in)
Purchase made shortly after the harvest and before the wine is ready for consumption.
