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Guardian

2010 Maipo Valley Carmenère

The Mancura Guardian, a 2010 Carmenère hailing from the prestigious Maipo Valley, showcases an inviting deep red hue that captivates the eye. This remarkable wine offers a medium-bodied experience, delivering a well-balanced profile that is both approachable and satisfying. The acidity is lively yet refined, providing a refreshing brightness that enhances its character. With a prominent fruit intensity, it expresses delightful notes of blackberries and plums, harmoniously woven with subtle hints of spice and herbal undertones. The tannins are notable, offering a firm structure that supports the wine's fruit-forward personality. This Carmenère is beautifully dry, making it a delightful companion for a variety of culinary pairings, from grilled meats to rich pasta dishes, ensuring that each sip is a celebration of the Maipo Valley's exceptional terroir.

Tasting notes:


Chocolate

Chocolate

Black Pepper

Black Pepper

Blackcurrant

Blackcurrant

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:


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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