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Reserva Carmenère

Balduzzi

Chile

Fact sheet

Type
Other
Grape
Carmenère
Country
Chile
Appellation
Maule Valley
Alcohol
13.5%
Body
medium
Acidity
medium
Tannin
medium
Sweetness
dry

Food pairing

lamb · roast meat · strong cheeses · pasta with tomato sauce

Rated vintages

  • 2021

  • 2020

  • 2019

  • 2018

  • 2017

  • 2016

  • 2015

  • 2014

  • 201382 pts

    Raw and green from the opening shot, this smells like bell pepper and wood. The jumbled palate is abrasive, while severely green flavors of olives, herbs, weeds and dried red fruits finish scratchy.

  • 201287 pts

    Berry and cassis aromas are a bit raisiny and steer clear of the varietal-based green that Carmenère is known for. This feels ripe and meaty, with ample freshness. Flavors of olive, carob, pepper and black fruits finish clean and a touch hot.