Nerkihue, Justo, Carménère

Nerkihue, Justo, 750 ml
Variety: Carménère
Viña Nerkihue, Lolol, Colchagua Valley
Composition: 85% Carménère and 15% Petit Verdot
Vintage: 2007
Oenologist: Alberto Eckholt Goldenberg

Pairing:  This remarkable wine should be pair with red game meat, pasta and poultry and dishes featuring green peppercorns, or a variety of cheeses. Serve at 16-18°C (60-68°F).

Tasting notes:

Colour: Deep purplish-reddish in colour.
Aromas: This Nerkihue Justo is fruity and elegant on the nose, opening with aromas of fresh strawberries accompanied by notes of violets, leading on to fine notes of tobacco leaf and cinnamon that lend complexity to the wine.
Palate: The medium-bodied palate is very lively and fresh, and the elegance of this Nerkihue Justo with soft tannins and sharp acidity allow us to predict good aging potential.

Reference value – Case of 9 litres – Valparaíso FOB 80 – 120 US$ (USD)

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Justo is a tribute to our ancestor, the General Justo José Arteaga Cuevas, who was in charge of the protection of the first ruler of independent Chile; the first elected dictator, the Irish descendent, Bernardo O’Higgins, son of the Viceroy of Perú, Ambrose O’Higgins. With conviction he knew how to fight for great results, face the challenges and overcome them with character. Like our vineyards whose roots look for their space to be able to survive in the poor and rocky soils of the valley of Lolol to forge honest, concentrated and elegant wines. Justo is an expressive wine, soft tannins, freco and balanced. It was born from the careful selection of the best grapes of each year, a wine made with such dedication that is made only when our grapes reach a higher level. Nerkihue Justo Carménère, is a 85% Carménère and 15%Petit Verdot with 18 months in French oak barrels and 2 years in bottle. “This year the intensity and concentration of the Carménère showed all its spicy notes, intense colour and a freshness that captivated us, on the other hand this wine benefited from the structure and acidity of the Petit Verdot variety.”