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Gran Reserva

2007 Colchagua Valley Carmenere

The Santa Rita Gran Reserva Carmenere from the esteemed Colchagua Valley is a captivating red wine that embodies the rich terroir of its region. With a full-bodied character, this wine presents a delightful interplay of flavors, boasting prominent fruit intensity highlighted by notes of dark cherry, plum, and subtle hints of chocolate. Its acidity is bright and lively, providing a refreshing lift that harmonizes beautifully with the wine's notable tannins, which are well-structured and lend a firm backbone to the overall profile. The finish is smooth and satisfying, making it a wonderful companion to a variety of hearty dishes. This vintage from 2007 showcases the best of Carmenere, proving to be a delightful expression of this unique varietal.

Tasting notes:


Chocolate

Chocolate

Blackberry

Blackberry

Black Pepper

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

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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