Encinos Reserva

2010 Colchagua Valley Carmenere

The Santa Luz Encinos Reserva is a captivating Carmenere from the renowned Colchagua Valley, dating back to the exceptional vintage of 2010. This deep red wine offers a medium-bodied experience, showcasing a perfect balance between its vibrant acidity and rich fruit intensity. Its tannins are notably structured, providing a firm yet harmonious mouthfeel that complements the wine's expressive character. Dry and well-rounded, the Santa Luz Encinos Reserva delights the palate with flavors of dark fruits, complemented by subtle hints of spice and a touch of earthiness. This wine exemplifies the best of Chilean viticulture, making it a fantastic choice for any occasion.

Tasting notes:

Blackberry

Plum

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, Grilled Meats, Roasted Lamb

Region:

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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