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Apalta

2010 Colchagua Valley Carmenere

The Lapostolle Direct Apalta is a captivating red wine hailing from the renowned Colchagua Valley, crafted from the Carmenere varietal. This 2010 vintage showcases a full-bodied profile, offering an impressive richness that envelops the palate. The acidity is bright and lively, providing a refreshing counterpoint to the wine's deep complexity. With notable tannins that lend structure and a firm backbone, this wine is beautifully balanced. The fruit intensity is pronounced, revealing vibrant notes of dark berries, plums, and subtle hints of spice, making it a delightful experience for any wine lover. As a dry wine, it allows the fruit's natural character to shine through, making it a perfect companion for a range of dishes, from grilled meats to hearty stews.

Tasting notes:


Chocolate

Chocolate

Blackberry

Blackberry

Black Pepper

Black Pepper

Flavor profile:


Acidity Low

Low Pronounced

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Tannin Medium

Low Pronounced

Pairs well with:


Roasted Duck, Lamb Chops, Roasted Lamb

Region:


Chile
Chile

In recent years, Chile has increasingly produced incredible wines of exceptional value. With a setting influenced by the Andes Mountains, the Pacific Ocean, the Atacama Desert and even Antarctica, Chile is a diverse land with rocky foothills, lush valley floors and cool coastal zones. Chile gained international renown for its New World take on classic Bordeaux varieties. Interestingly, it's an obscure red Bordeaux variety—Carménère—that has become Chile's signature grape. But other Old World varieties do equally well in Chile; Pinot Noir, Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay have all become mainstays of Chilean wine, exhibiting impressive levels of quality and balance in the country's distinct terroirs.

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