Carmen Air

2021 Maule Valley Carmenere, Malbec, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon

The Car Men Air Carmen Air is a captivating red blend from the Maule Valley. This exquisite wine harmoniously blends Carmenere, Malbec, Syrah, and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes creating a symphony of flavors. The wine showcases a medium-full body with a lively acidity that uplifts the prominent fruit intensity. The tannins are notable yet refined, adding structure to the luscious red fruit flavors. The 2021 vintage highlights the mastery of winemaking in the Maule Valley, producing a well-balanced and expressive wine.

Tasting notes:

Black Cherry

Blackberry

Plum

Flavor profile:

Acidity Mild

Low Pronounced

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Tannin Mild

Low Pronounced

Pairs well with:

Grilled Meats, Grilled Lamb, Roasted Lamb

Region:

Maule Valley

When it comes to well-balanced reds of great value, Chile's Maule Valley is hard to beat. The southernmost part of Chile's Central Valley, Maule is a large sub-region with many microclimates and soil types. The Maule River and the nearby Pacific Ocean both greatly influence its climate. Maule was one of the first places in Chile planted with grapevines. It is famed today for its 100-year-old Carignan vines and the densely sumptuous wines they produce. More typical, however, are its powerful Cabernet Sauvignon, spicy aromatic Carménère and plush Merlot reds. For whites, check out Maule's cheery Sauvignon Blanc and rounded Chardonnay. Chile’s Denominación de Origen (DO) classification system focuses on separating wines by the physical location of origin. To use the DO classification on a label, a producer must have pulled 85 percent of the fruit used in a wine from a defined regional location. The DO system names wine regions in the country from north to south.

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