REGION | Chile, Central Valley, Rapel Valley, Colchagua Valley |
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VARIETAL | Carmenere |
TYPE | Red Wine |
SIZE | 750ml |
ABV | 14.5% |
List price: | $27.99 |
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Sale price: | $16.99 |
You save: | $11.00 (39%) |
Notes | |||
"Deep ruby-red with an eye-catching, violet hue. On the nose it’s complex and elegant. Pronounced, delicious aromas of ripe red and black fruit melt into inviting chocolate, mocha and brioche. The nose is well-balanced, with a little spice in the background. The French oak lends some toasted notes that complement the aromatic pro le, while adding a slight sensation of sweetness. On the palate, it shows itself to be a wine of great Carmenère character and typicity, with rich acidity that is well balanced with the generous body. The tannins are velvety and give way to a long memorable finish." —winemaker |
Critical Acclaim | |||
"Black fruit, herbs, chili, black olives and spices on the nose. It’s full-bodied with chewy tannins. Creamy, but structured and fresh in the mouth. Layered with a flavorful finish. Drink or hold." —James Suckling "Big, rich and juicy, with concentrated dark currant and plum paste flavors that are deftly balanced by notes of dried savory herbs. Features silky tannins on the finish, with chocolaty accents. Drink now through 2024. 22,000 cases made, 800 cases imported." —Wine Spectator "The 2019 Carmernere Montes Alpha hails from Apalta and Marchigüe and is blended with 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, 55% aged for 12 months in French oak barrels. Rich violet in the glass. The nose delivers ripe blackberry aromas with hints of white and green pepper. Indulgent in the mouth with firm tannins, an ample, extractive palate and good body. The cleansing finish is of dark fruit." —Vinous |
Attributes | Meat | Cheese | Other |
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Carmenere | roast pork or beef | Gorgonzola or Livarot | tomato, pepper, mushroom or earthy sauces |