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Family Vintage

2008 Maipo Valley Carmenère

The Tres Palacios Family Vintage 2008 is a stunning example of Carmenère from the renowned Maipo Valley. This wine showcases a deep, garnet-red color that hints at its rich character. On the palate, it offers a medium-bodied experience with vibrant acidity that adds a bright liveliness, beautifully balancing the fruit-forward notes. The wine presents pronounced fruit intensity, featuring alluring flavors of blackcurrants and plums intertwined with subtle hints of spice. The tannins are notably structured, providing a firm backbone that enhances the wine’s depth. As a dry red, it invites enjoyment on its own or alongside hearty dishes, showcasing the best that this charming region has to offer.

Tasting notes:


Chocolate

Chocolate

Blackberry

Blackberry

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

Region:


Maipo Valley

Dubbed the "Bordeaux of South America," Maipo Valley is the beating heart of Chile's wine industry. Lying south of the country's capital, Santiago, but at the northern end of the famous Central Valley, Maipo is famed for its rich red wines made from Cabernet Sauvignon and its lush Bordeaux-style blends featuring Merlot and Carménère too. Maipo Valley enjoys a warm, dry Mediterranean-style climate and is surrounded by mountains with minimal oceanic influence. This helps it produce bold, fruit-forward wines. While these are typically red, some fruity Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc are also made here and are well worth exploring.

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