Rode wijnBordeaux, France
Carménère
Ook bekend als: Grande Vidure
Once a major Bordeaux grape, Carménère was thought extinct after phylloxera until rediscovered in Chile in 1994. It has become Chile's signature variety, producing rich, herbaceous wines.
BodyMedium
ZuurgehalteMedium
TanninesMedium
ZoetheidDry
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For over 100 years, Chilean winemakers thought they were growing Merlot until DNA testing revealed it was Carménère.
👃 Proefnotities
Primaire smaken
PlumBlackberryCherry
Secundaire smaken
Green pepperCoffeeSpiceSmoke
Aroma's
Red bell pepperHerbsDark chocolate
🌍 Beroemde wijnregio's
Colchagua Valley
ChilePremier region for complex, age-worthy Carménère
Maipo Valley
ChileClassic region producing structured wines
Rapel Valley
ChileWarm climate, ripe fruit character
Cachapoal
ChileElegant, refined style
🍽️ Perfecte spijscombinaties
Grilled steak
Empanadas
Roasted peppers
Black bean dishes
Beef stew
🌡️ Serveertips
Temperatuur
16-18°C (61-65°F)
Glastype
Bordeaux glass
Decanteren
30 minutes
⏳ Rijpingspotentieel
3-10 years