Selección

2006 Colchagua Valley Carmenère

The Santa Helena Selección is a captivating red wine hailing from the renowned Colchagua Valley, a region celebrated for producing exceptional Carmenère. This vintage, released in 2006, showcases a medium-bodied character with a delightful balance of fruit and structural elements. The acidity is prominent, lending a bright liveliness to the wine, while the tannins are firm yet approachable, providing a solid backbone without overwhelming the palate. Filled with intense notes of dark fruits like blackcurrant and plum, this wine offers a rich and enchanting bouquet, making it a wonderful companion for hearty dishes. Its dry finish exemplifies the elegance of the Carmenère varietal, making the Santa Helena Selección a splendid choice for any occasion.

Tasting notes:

Black Pepper

Blackcurrant

Baking Spice

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

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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