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Ecral

2021 Maipo Valley Carmenere

The 2021 Haras De Pirque Ecral Carmenere from Maipo Valley is a captivating expression of this distinctive varietal. This red wine boasts a full-bodied profile with a rich, velvety texture that envelops the palate. Its vibrant acidity brings a lively and refreshing quality, perfectly balancing the wine's structured tannins. The fruit intensity is pronounced, featuring lush notes of ripe blackberries, dark cherries, and hints of sweet plum. Complementary flavors of black pepper, subtle tobacco, and a touch of oak spice add layers of complexity. This Carmenere is a testament to the exceptional winemaking traditions of the Maipo Valley, making it a distinguished choice for those who appreciate a robust, yet elegantly balanced wine.

Tasting notes:


Blackberry

Blackberry

Black Pepper

Black Pepper

Dark Chocolate

Dark Chocolate

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:


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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