The flagship grape variety of Chile, this is more spicy than the Cabernet with a degree more complexity. Smooth and generous in flavour with ripe black fruit.
Vintage: 2009
Closure: Cork
Grape: Carménère
Country: Chile
Region: Colchagua Valley
ABV: 13.5%
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Reserva Carménère 2009, Yelcho, Colchagua Valley
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Grape variety and blend: 85% Carmenere, 15% Syrah
Alcohol: 13.5%
Residual sugar: 3.08 g/l
Soil type: Loam and clay with high permeability
Hand/machine harvested: Machine harvested
Harvest dates: 5 - 10th May
Steel tank/barrel fermentation: Steel tank
Bottle/cask ageing: 30% of the wine was aged for 10 months in 70% French, 30% American. 6 months in bottle before release.
Colour: Deep Ruby
Bouquet: Intense blackberry, with hints of black pepper, vanilla and smoke.
Serving temperature: 16 - 18 °C
Food match: Match with grilled meats, spicy dishes and cheeses.
Ageing potential: 3 - 4 years
Alcohol: 13.5%
Residual sugar: 3.08 g/l
Soil type: Loam and clay with high permeability
Hand/machine harvested: Machine harvested
Harvest dates: 5 - 10th May
Steel tank/barrel fermentation: Steel tank
Bottle/cask ageing: 30% of the wine was aged for 10 months in 70% French, 30% American. 6 months in bottle before release.
Colour: Deep Ruby
Bouquet: Intense blackberry, with hints of black pepper, vanilla and smoke.
Serving temperature: 16 - 18 °C
Food match: Match with grilled meats, spicy dishes and cheeses.
Ageing potential: 3 - 4 years
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