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Reserva Especial

2013 Colchagua Valley Carmenere

The Calcu Reserva Especial, a 2013 Carmenere from the renowned Colchagua Valley, showcases a captivating deep red hue that hints at its richness. This charming wine displays a medium-bodied profile, combined with a firm acidity that brings freshness and zest to the palate. The fruit intensity is prominent, revealing luscious notes of dark cherry and blackcurrant intertwined with subtle hints of spice and herbal undertones. Tannins are notable yet well-integrated, providing a structured mouthfeel that complements the wine's overall character. This blend of flavors culminates in a dry finish, ensuring a delightful and balanced experience that makes it an excellent choice for a variety of occasions.

Tasting notes:


Blackberry

Blackberry

Black Pepper

Black Pepper

Plum

Plum

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:


Braised Beef, 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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