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% Carménère, 5% Syrah, 5% Grenache, 3% Petit Verdot, 2% Cabernet Franc
VINTAGE
2020
TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 14%
Residual sugar 2.48 g/l
Total acidity 3.62 g/l
pH 3.65
APPEARANCE
Carmine red with violet reflections.
NOSE
Spicy and dark nose, with notes of dark chocolate and black fruit in the background.
PALATE
Round and velvety tannins with an elegant structure on a spicy finish.
AGEING
10 months in 60% in used French oak barrels, 40% in stainless steel tanks.
PAIRING
An ideal companion for red meats, stews and grilled meats.
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