Other

Carmenère

Elqui Wines

Chile

Fact sheet

Type
Other
Grape
Carmenère
Country
Chile
Appellation
Elqui Valley
Body
full
Acidity
medium
Tannin
high
Sweetness
dry

Food pairing

roast red meat · aged cheeses · lamb · hearty stews

Rated vintages

  • 201487 pts

    Heavy aromas of chocolate, exotic herbs and ripe black fruits stop short of clubbing you over the head. The palate, however, is not that subtle; it's thick and chewy in an overripe way. Oak-heavy flavors of clove and char dominate the flavor profile, while a heavy finish doesn't…