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- Carmenere Gran Reserva 2021
| Size | 75cl |
|---|---|
| Vintage | 2021 |
| ABV | 14.5% |
| Country | Chile |
| Region | Elqui Valley |
| Main Grape | Carménère (100%) |
| Expression | Red, Richly Textured and Full-Bodied |
Tasting note
Made with semi-dried grapes, like an Amarone, this fabulous vintage has a vibrant, concentrated colour with enticing aromas reminiscent of northern Italian wine, aromas of mulberry, wild cherry and elderberry, with espresso and a tiny hint of capsicum to remind you that it is in fact Carmenere. Mouthfilling and full-bodied, it has super-succulent, plushy tannins and an attractive hint of grilled red pepper.
Viticulture
Located 400 km north of Santiago on the edge of the Atacama Desert, Elqui Valley is Chile’s most northern wine producing region, Carmenere is widely planted in this region.
Vinification
Unbroken sunshine, high altitude and a constant, cool descending breeze from the Andes leads to wines with vivid character and freshness. To produce Carmenere with extra guts, a portion of the harvest undergoes 'appassimento' - semi-drying the grapes. Elqui Valley's low humidity and constant air movement creates ideal conditions for this technique.
Food Match
Pairs well with grilled meat, pork loin, pastas with meat-based sauce and spicy food.
| Closure | Natural Cork | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Suitable for | Vegans Vegetarians | ||
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| pH | 3.77 | ||
| Total Acidity | 5.56g/l Tartaric | ||
| Residual Sugar | 4g/l | ||
| Allergens | Sulphur | ||
| SKU Code | 68426121 |