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Amber Carménère
  • Amber Carménère
  • Amber Carménère
Amber Carménère

Amber Carménère

85% Carmenere, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon.

$5,194
2 Reviews

Born in Melipilla, Maipo Valley, this Carménère grows in granite and clay loam foothills, an ideal terroir for this varietal. The coastal influence of the Pacific is felt through morning mists and cool breezes that moderate temperatures, allowing the grape to slowly develop its spicy character and mature tannins.

After a manual harvest during the first week of May, the wine undergoes a three-day cold maceration at 6°C. Fermentation is carried out at controlled temperatures to preserve the varietal profile. An 8-month aging period in used French and American oak barrels for 50-60% of the blend provides an elegant complexity without overshadowing the fruit.

It displays an intense and deep crimson color with purplish edges. It is a very expressive wine on the nose, where notes of red and black fruits, pepper, and earthy touches intertwine with subtle aromas of toast and vanilla. Its palate is smooth and friendly in texture, a fresh wine with a long finish. It is recommended to serve at 17°C, and its spicy character makes it ideal for ají de gallina or a mild vegetable curry.

TASTING NOTE

Deep and intense carmine color with violet edges. The nose is very expressive with notes of red and black fruits, pepper and earthy notes, along with subtle hints of toast and vanilla. On the palate it is smooth, with a friendly texture, fresh and with a long finish.

SERVING TEMPERATURE

15 to 16°C

Technical Data Sheet
General and Technical Information
  • Designation of Origin: Maipo Valley
  • 85% Carmenere, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon.
  • Alcohol Content: 14.0% vol.
  • Total Acidity: 3.8 g/L.
  • pH: 3.5
  • Residual Sugar: 1.79 g/L.
Terroir (Vineyard)
  • Soil: Piedmont soils, of granitic origin and clay loam texture.
  • Climate: The vineyard is exposed to maritime influence due to its proximity to the Pacific Ocean and its location facing the Maipo River. It experiences morning fogs and refreshing breezes. The climate is mild Mediterranean, with average maximum temperatures of 28 to 29°C and minimums between 12 and 15°C from December to the end of March.
Winemaking Process
  • Vintage: Manual, during the first week of May.
  • Fermentation: Cold maceration is carried out for 3 days at 6°C. Fermentation takes place with selected yeasts at temperatures between 26°C and 28°C.
  • Aging (Upbringing): 50-60% of the blend was aged for 8 months in fifth-fill used French and American oak barrels.
Downloadable data sheets by year
Technical data sheet 2022 Technical sheet 2023

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