TerraNoble Gran Reserva Carmenere | 2020

One of the best Chilean Carmenere in the market!

This Carmenere is an expression of the terroir. The wine is the result of a selection of the vineyards best plots, planted with 25 year-old vines that yield 6-7 ton/ha. It was aged in oak barrels and stainless steel tanks for 12 months.

The grapes come from Maule Valley, near the town of San Clemente, close to the foothills of the Andes Mountain Range. The vines are grown over clay soils of volcanic origin and some colluvial formations over a stony bed in decomposition. The grapes were picked by hand the 2nd week of April and then taken to the winery where they were destined and placed in stainless steel tanks for a cold maceration of 4 to 5 days. The alcoholic fermentation took place between 25ºC and 26ºC during 8 to 12 days using soft extraction. Once completed, the wine underwent a post-fermentative maceration of one or two weeks. It was then placed in French oak barrels for aging, where it also made the malolactic fermentation.

 

Tasting notes: The wine shows a purple red color with blueish hues. It offers a high fruit intensity on the nose, with outstanding fresh black and red fruits as well as delicate spicy and earthy notes. It feels broad, juicy and creamy on the palate, with round and present tannins. It unfolds a pleasant acidity and freshness that add persistence to its ending. It makes a wonderful pairing with thick ribs, oven-roasted beef brisket, risotto or seasoned foods.

The Blend: 100% Carmenère