Valle del Rapel is one of the few places where Carménère grows in ideal conditions. It is located in the central part of Chile and it exhibits a semi-arid Mediterranean climate with warm and dry days and pleasantly cool nights during the growing season, as a result of cold breezes coming from the Andes. Rapel has also a cool influence from the Pacificís Humboldt Current, which lowers temperatures in the coastal areas of the valley. This leads to warm days with ample sunlight and dry conditions, allowing a slow ripening period. Carménère is able to fully ripen but maintain all its fresh notes that are so unique to the variety.
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VARIETALS
85% Carmenère, 15% Syrah
VINTAGE
2022
TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 14%
Residual sugar 2.45 g/l
Total acidity 3.38 g/l
pH 3.66
APPEARANCE
Deep inky red.
NOSE
Fresh and spiced nose with red and black fruit notes.
PALATE
Round and velvety tanins with an elegant structure over a spicy finish.
AGEING
55% of the blend was aged in second use French oak barrels for 8 months, while 45% in stainless steel tanks.
PAIRING
The ideal companion for pasta, red meat and spicy preparations.
RATINGS
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