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Alka

Colchagua Valley 100% Carmenere

Discover the captivating Hacienda Araucano Alka, a splendid red wine made entirely from Carmenere grapes hailing from the esteemed Colchagua Valley in Chile. This exceptional wine boasts a full-bodied profile, offering a luscious and velvety texture that coats the palate. Its vibrant acidity is bright and lively, creating a mouthwatering sensation that perfectly balances the wine's richness. The tannins are noticeable and firm, providing a structured and powerful backbone that enhances the wine's overall complexity. With prominent fruit intensity, this Carmenere exudes bold flavors of ripe blackcurrant, hints of dark chocolate, and subtle notes of black pepper, elevating its aromatic and flavor profile. The Colchagua Valley, renowned for its ideal winegrowing conditions, imparts unique terroir characteristics to this Gold Medal-winning wine, making it an impressive and memorable choice for any wine enthusiast.

Tasting notes:


Blackcurrant, Green Bell Pepper, Baking Spice

Blackcurrant

Blackcurrant

Green Bell Pepper

Green Bell Pepper

Baking Spice

Baking Spice

Flavor profile:


Body Medium

Very Light Full

Acidity Low

Low Pronounced

Oak Oak 3

Low High

Spiciness Spiciness 3

Low High

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Color Intensity Color Intensity 3

Low High

Tannin Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Pairs well with:


Grilled Lamb, Roasted Lamb, Pork Tenderloin

Region:


Colchagua Valley
Colchagua Valley

Dubbed "Chile's red wine paradise" by Vogue magazine, Colchagua Valley is undoubtedly one of South America's finest wine regions. Indeed, many of Chile's best reds come from this dry, ocean breeze-cooled section of the Central Valley. Expect inky-dark reds made from Carménère, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec and Merlot. These wines burst with flavors of ripe berries and earthy tobacco, with a nice acidic balance thanks to the valley's cool nights. Don't underestimate the white wines, either, as Colchuaga's breezy coast is home to some memorable Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay.

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