Tarapaca Carmenère Chile

Tarapaca Carmenère

Tarapaca Carmenère, it is claimed that the Carmenere grape will adapt to the food, so it is never wrong to serve it to

Scent: Here are ripe berries and a little pepper with notes of a little white chocolate and fresh herbs.
Taste: Medium-bodied with a slightly spicy edge that is well balanced with good bite in the aftertaste.
Server for: Ideal for slightly spicy dishes, pasta dishes with spices and mature cheeses.

Serving temperature 16-18ºC.

The Carmenere grape:

Until the mid-1990s, Carmenere was treated as Merlot, but a visit from France set Chile on the right track. After DNA analyses, it was determined that Carmenere grew in a big way. Carmenere produces wines reminiscent of Merlot, albeit with a little more spice and acidity. From the beginning, Vina Tarapaca has been a pioneer in the spread of the Carmenere grape and is today considered one of the best producers of this special grape.

The wine:

The Carmenere grapes are harvested by hand at the end of April, only then have they reached perfect maturity. Fermentation takes place in steel tanks to preserve the fruit and character of the grapes. Subsequently, part of the must is stored in oak for additional complexity in the final wine. Finally, the wine is stabilized and gently filtered before bottling.

Wine house:

Viña Tarapacá is one of the oldest wineries in Chile. They planted their first fields back in 1874 at the bottom of the Maipo Valley. Here they helped start Chile's wine industry. In 1992, Viña Tarapacá was acquired by the Fosfores Group whose plan was to create high-level wines adapted to the growing consumer interest. The first thing they did was buy "El Rosario de Naltagua", a large farm centrally located in the Maipo Valley. Here they built facilities with full control over the entire production process. Today, this winery is located in a butter hole surrounded by the most beautiful vineyards. Today, a total of 850 hectares have been planted.

Maipo Valley is bordered by the Andes Mountains on one side and the Maipo River on the other. The microclimate in the valley is completely unique. In part, you have the opportunity to irrigate the fields with the meltwater from the Andes mountains, and at the same time you lie down so you get the cool breeze from the coast. In addition, there are 4 clearly defined seasons, with a large temperature difference between night and day during the summer period. This helps create fertile ground for healthy, ripe grapes with complex aromas and a good balance between acidity and sweetness.