This Aquitania Reserve Carménère wine has an intense deep purple red color. On the nose ripe red fruits, toffee and soft hints of pepper which are unique to Carménère. This blends perfectly with the toasted aromas from their aging in French oak barrels. The palate is well structured, with ripe and soft tannins with an elegant and long finish. This Carménère wine comes from vineyards planted ungrafted in 1993 which have been producing 6 tonnes per hectare in the Maipo Valley.
Aquitania Reserve Carménère
$9.360
Aquitania, Reserve, Carménère, 750 ml
Variety: Carménère
Viña Aquitania, Maipo Valley
Composition: 85% Carménère, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage: 2013
Oenologist: Felipe de Solminihac
Pairing: The food pairing possibilities for this 85% Carménère, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon start with corn dishes such as Pastel de Choclo (corn and meat pie); Churrasco with Pebre (Grilled Beef Tenderloin with Chilean Cilantro Sauce). Sweet and spicy pork sausages, especially those with fennel, red pepper, and oregano, Salami and cold sliced meats, Bistecca alla Fiorentina as well as Pizza. Ratatouille or a spicy Mediterranean Vegetable Ragout, Roast Duck with Sausage and Lentils, Beef Bourguignon or Cassoulet. Braised short ribs, Rack of Lamb with Rosemary and Garlic, Chile con Carne, Steak au Poivre. Serve at 16-18°C (60-68°F).
Tasting notes:
Colour: Intense red purple colour.
Aromas: On the nose ripe red fruits, toffee and soft hints of pepper which are unique to Carménère. This blends perfectly with the toasted aromas from their aging in French oak barrels.
Palate: The palate is well structured, with ripe and soft tannins with an elegant and long finish.
