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El Principal Memorias

2010 Maipo Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenere, Petit Verdot

The Global Wine Co. El Principal Memorias is a captivating red wine from the esteemed Maipo Valley, showcasing a masterful blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenere, and Petit Verdot. This wine presents a rich and inviting color, hinting at the bold character that awaits the taster. With a full-bodied profile, it envelops the palate with its luscious mouthfeel, revealing layers of complex flavors. The acidity is bright and lively, enhancing the overall freshness of the wine, while the tannins are notably structured, providing a firm backbone that supports its depth. The fruit intensity is prominent, offering vibrant notes of dark berries intertwined with hints of spice and earthiness, making each sip a delightful journey. This 2010 vintage is a remarkable reflection of its region, epitomizing the elegance and potential of Maipo Valley wines, and is sure to impress both aficionados and casual drinkers alike.

Tasting notes:


Black Cherry

Black Cherry

Blackberry

Blackberry

Baking Spice

Baking Spice

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:


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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