The world of wine did not heard back from the variety until Nobody thought that this old strain could be found in Chile. We do not know exactly how or when the Carmenere arrived in Chile, but the most accepted theory says that it was transported from France for new vineyards. Since then, under its real name, Carmenere burst into the wine scene of Chile. Concha y Toro, looking for the most appropriate conditions for this variety, discovered in the Valley of Cachapoal, near Rapel Lake, the perfect place: Peumo.
Today wines like Marques de Casa Concha Carmenere , with its medium body, tremendous juiciness and famous spicy and sweet notes, are present in the restaurants of the world.
It is a very gastronomic wine that combines well with finger food, vegetarian dishes, stews, soups, meats, some fatty fish, and especially with the famous Chilean empanadas meat turnovers.
The portfolio of Chilean wines is very wide, from every day and very economical wines, to fine wines and even true icons. The latter have positive reviews and are installed on the top of the rankings , next to the best wines in the world. What must have a wine to call it big, fine or immortal? Among its qualities we need to find: great expression on the nose, delicate mouth, good acidity and superb balance and aging potential. An icon as Don Melchor has all these qualities. After storing a wine like this in your cellar , where all chemical reactions are happening very slowly, the wine changes, maturates and gives us other exceptional aromatic thresholds and levels of complexity.
The wine is different. It develops very soft tannins, a different color closer to brown, in the case of red and the fresh fruit notes evolve into dried fruit, earthy, herbal notes of leather, snuff and coffee beans. Trying an icon wine is a unique experience.
The grace of Chilean wines is their tremendous diversity. The country is so long and varied in terms of geology and climatology that is capable of producing quality wines of different styles. Testa Wines Of The World. Ripe plum and cherry flavors show mild oak notes, while the finish is bright.
Zesty, and super fresh on the palate, with blazing acidity, this tastes of passion fruit, green herbs and grass, especially on a racy, slightly pithy finish. Guarachi Wine Partners. Balanced despite being ripe and generous. Flavors of toasty, blackened spice, lush blackberry and cassis finish rich and smoky. Vino del Sol. Plum, cassis, floral hints and spicy, charred aromas open this Syrah-led blend. This is jammy, dense and full in body, with olive and herbs on the finish.
Global Vineyard Importers. In response, Chile, with its sprawling Central Valley vineyards, favorable weather and cheap labor costs, has met this demand by producing millions of bottles of these wines. However, for a multitude of reasons—snobbery among consumers, retailers and sommeliers chief among them—Chile has had difficulty selling its most expensive wines. According to Francisco Baettig, winemaker at Errazuriz , this is where Chile consistently overdelivers.
We are not France, Italy or Spain. Pinot Noir is also a new favorite in Chile, gaining traction with juicy, fresh Casablanca and San Antonio wines. And deeply colored Syrah is finding ground in both cool regions like Elqui and warmer regions like Colchagua. Dry, sunny conditions fully ripen Cabernet Sauvignon grapes, some of which are planted at higher elevations in the Andean foothills, gaining the benefit of altitude.
Casablanca is located just 20 miles from the Pacific Ocean, extending ripening time and making it an excellent home for cool-climate varieties like Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, and Pinot Noir. Now, enthusiastic members of the wine industry are founding new appellations, distinguishing coastal and Andean zones, and rediscovering old, ungrafted vines.
The global wine community is taking notice. This article is sponsored by Wines of Chile. Taste the unexpected. Get ready to take a trip south of the equator. This is Chilean wine
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