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Caballo Chileno Carmenere

2008 Maipo Valley Carmenere

The 2008 Caballo Chileno Carmenere from the Maipo Valley presents a luscious red hue that draws you in with its inviting depth. This wine showcases a full-bodied character, combining rich flavors of dark fruit with soft, approachable tannins that elegantly intertwine throughout the palate. The acidity is high, contributing to a vibrant and lively mouthfeel that keeps the experience refreshing and engaging. Notably dry, it allows the robust fruit intensity to shine brightly, highlighting notes of blackcurrant and hints of spice that create a beautifully balanced profile. This Carmenere is a wonderful testament to the unique terroir of the Maipo Valley, making it an excellent choice for both casual gatherings and more refined occasions.

Tasting notes:


Blackberry

Blackberry

Plum

Plum

Black Pepper

Black Pepper

Flavor profile:


Acidity Mild

Low Pronounced

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Tannin Medium

Low Pronounced

Pairs well with:


Lamb Chops, Herb Chicken, Lamb With Mint Chimichurri

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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