PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS
- Producer: Carmen
- Grape Variety: Carmenere 100%
- Alcohol Level (ABV): 14%
- Residual Sugar: 3.3g/L
- Aging Potential 6 - 7 years
- When to Drink: 2020 - 2026
- Food Pairing: Beef or Steak
AWARDS
International Wine Challenge 2020: Bronze
TASTING NOTES
- Gran Reserva Carmenere has an intense dark purple colour.
- The nose is rich and very honest to the variety showing ripe berries, sweet spices and tobacco.
- Soft touches of pepper and paprika add complexity.
- The palate is generous, with supple texture and sweet tannins that are smooth and concentrated.
- The wine has persistency and great length.
WINEMAKING DETAILS
- The grapes were handpicked and carefully selected before crushing.
- Alcoholic fermentation was carried out in stainless steel tanks at 28º–29ºC (82º–84ºF).
- The total maceration period was of 14-18 days.
- The wine was aged in French oak barrels for 14 months.