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Reserve

2005 Colchagua Valley Carménère

The Viu Manent Reserve Carménère from the celebrated 2005 vintage showcases the best of the Colchagua Valley with its deep, alluring ruby hue. This wine is full-bodied, presenting a rich, bold character that invites enthusiasts to indulge. The acidity is bright and lively, balancing beautifully with the generous fruit intensity, which reveals prominent notes of blackcurrant, plum, and hints of the region's signature herbal undertones. Tannins are notable yet elegantly structured, providing a firm backbone that complements the wine's richness. As a dry red, this Carménère leaves a lasting impression, making it a perfect companion for hearty dishes or an evening of savoring fine wine.

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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