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Queulat

2009 Maipo Valley Carménère

The Ventisquero Queulat 2009 is a captivating Carménère from the prestigious Maipo Valley, renowned for its exceptional terroir that contributes to the wine’s remarkable character. This red wine boasts a medium-bodied structure, offering a delightful balance that enhances its overall appeal. With its high acidity, the wine presents a vibrant profile that invigorates the palate, making it a refreshing choice. The tannins are notably firm yet well-integrated, providing a sturdy backbone that supports the wine’s rich flavor. The prominent fruit intensity is marked by enticing notes of dark berries, complemented by subtle hints of spice and earthiness, which reflect the unique environment of the Maipo Valley. Furthermore, this wine is bone dry, allowing the intricate flavors to shine through without overwhelming sweetness, making it an excellent accompaniment to a variety of dishes.

Tasting notes:


Black Pepper

Black Pepper

Blackcurrant

Blackcurrant

Tobacco

Tobacco

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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