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Reserva

2011 Colchagua Valley Carmenere

The Santa Helena Reserva Carmenere from the esteemed Colchagua Valley is a captivating red wine that showcases the character of its varietal beautifully. With a full-bodied profile, it offers a delightful richness that is perfectly balanced by its medium acidity, delivering a wine that is both smooth and vibrant on the palate. The fruit intensity is prominent, featuring luscious flavors of ripe blackberries and spice, which harmoniously complement the subtle herbal and peppery notes typical of the Carmenere grape. Its tannins are firm yet approachable, providing structure while allowing the wine to remain inviting and enjoyable. As a dry wine, it brings a clean finish that leaves a lasting impression, making it an excellent choice to accompany hearty dishes and special occasions.

Tasting notes:


Blackberry

Blackberry

Black Pepper

Black Pepper

Chocolate

Chocolate

Flavor profile:


Body Medium

Very Light Full

Acidity Low

Low Pronounced

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Tannin Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Pairs well with:


Roasted Duck, Braised Pork, Braised Lamb Shanks

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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