ErrazurizAconcagua Alto Carmenère 2020

Name: Aconcagua Alto Carmenère
Brand: Errazuriz
SKU: VIN-020530
Price: 120 GBP
Availability: InStock

Product code: 20530

£20.00 inc VAT

£120.00 / case of 6

Red Wine from
Aconcagua Valley, Chile

Country: Chile

Region: Aconcagua Valley

Type: Red Wine

Winery: Errazuriz

Alcohol: 13.5%

Volume: 750 ml

Grape: Carmenère

Grape: 100% Carmenere

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Country: Chile

Region: Aconcagua Valley

Type: Red Wine

Winery: Errazuriz

Alcohol: 13.5%

Volume: 750 ml

Grape: Carmenère

Grape: 100% Carmenere

Product Notes

Errazuriz Aconcagua Alto Carmenère is a lush Chilean wine that captivates with its deep ruby-red colour. Famous for its richness and intensity, this splendid concoction marries the wild spice of carmenère with the elegant softness of French oak. A nose full of dark fruits and spices such as blackberries, blackcurrants and a hint of black peppers is accompanied by chocolate undertones. On your palate, there's a wonderful harmony of ripe tannins, succulent acidity, and a lingering finish. Matured in oak barrels, it's rounded and opulent. Overall, it’s a distinctive, full-bodied, and richly layered wine, perfect for cosy nights.

Tasting Notes

The 2017 vintage of Aconcagua Alto Carmenère displays a beautiful cherry red color with violet hues. The nose delivers black cherries, cigar box, black olives, roasted red pepper and a soft hint of ripe blackberries. With an elegant entrance, the palate offers red and black fruits accompanied by soft notes of tobacco, cloves and some bitter chocolate. With silky tannins, it delivers a great sensation of freshness and good volume, with a long and pleasant finish.

About the Winery

Situated in the tranquil valley of Aconcagua, Chile, you will find the renowned Errazuriz Winery. Named after its founder, Don Maximiano Errázuriz, this winery boasts over 145 years of history. The family’s long-standing passion for winemaking has been passed down through generations, creating wines of exceptional quality and character.

Errazuriz Winery is world-renowned for its innovation and vision for sustainability. It has always been at the forefront of modern winemaking practices in Chile, combining traditional methods with state-of-the-art technology. The vineyard stretches over 100 hectares, showcasing breathtaking landscapes and pristine natural beauty that can be viewed from atop of its iconic hill.

The impressive portfolio of Errazuriz wines includes everything from premium Chardonnay and lush Cabernet Sauvignon to sultry Carménère. Each bottle reflects the distinct terroir of the Aconcagua Valley and the meticulous care given to every vine. These wines are appreciated by experts and enthusiasts alike for their depth, marvellously balanced acidity and mature tannins that add complexity to every sip.

Errazuriz also places immense importance on sustainability, with every part of the winemaking process carefully considered to reduce impact on the environment. The winery uses solar power sources and implements water conservation practices, setting a benchmark for sustainable winemaking in Chile.

In addition to exploring the vineyards and winery, visitors can indulge in guided tours and tastings, gaining first-hand experience of the dedication and craftsmanship that goes into each bottle of Errazuriz wine. Complete the journey with an exquisite meal paired perfectly with the variety of Errazuriz wines in the winery's elegant restaurant.

Overall, a visit to Errazuriz Winery is not simply a wine tasting experience; it is a voyage into the heart of Chilean wine culture That captures the spirit of a family’s love for the art of winemaking.

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