Reserva Privada

2011 Rapel Valley Carmenere

Canepa Reserva Privada is a captivating red wine made from the Carmenere varietal, hailing from the renowned Rapel Valley. This 2011 vintage, known for its remarkable depth and character, showcases a medium-bodied profile that is approachable yet complex. The wine exhibits a bright and lively acidity that enhances its overall freshness, making it truly delightful. The fruit intensity is prominent, delivering luscious notes of ripe blackberries and plums, perfectly balanced with hints of spice and earthy undertones. The tannins are firm yet well-integrated, providing structure while remaining smooth on the palate. This wine leans towards a dry style, allowing the lush fruit flavors to shine while maintaining an elegant finish that lingers beautifully. Overall, Canepa Reserva Privada is an exquisite expression of the Carmenere varietal, inviting wine lovers to indulge in its rich tapestries of flavor.

Tasting notes:

Chocolate

Blackberry

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

Pairs well with:

Grilled Meats, Grilled Lamb, Lamb Chops

Region:

Rapel Valley

Chile's Rapel Valley DO is actually made up of two smaller valleys; Cachapoal and Colchagua. Cachapoal is the warmer of the two, located further inland, entirely cut off from Pacific Ocean breezes and storms by the peaks of the Chilean Coastal Range. This area is well-known for old vine Carménère, which ripens best on the sun-drenched valley floors and foothills of the Andes Mountains. Colchagua lies southwest of its sister valley with warm vineyards and greater exposure to sea breezes, making it an idyllic home to Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah. The Rapel Valley focuses primarily on red wine production, famous for full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah and Carménère, with bold fruit flavors alongside signature herbal and earthy characteristics. Chile’s Denominación de Origen (DO) classification system focuses on separating wines by the physical location of origin. To use the DO classification on a label, a producer must have pulled 85 percent of the fruit used in a wine from a defined regional location. The DO system names wine regions in the country from north to south.

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