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Carménère
Chile's signature grape
Grape Details
Serving Temp
15-17°C
Aging Potential
3-10 years
Origins
Bordeaux, France (reborn in Chile)
Food pairings
Grilled meatsEmpanadasRoasted peppersMild curries
About the Grape
Carménère
"Chile's signature grape"
Once thought lost, Carménère was rediscovered hiding in Chilean Merlot vineyards in 1994. Now Chile's signature grape, it produces medium-bodied wines with distinctive green pepper, spice, and dark fruit notes.
Flavor Profile
Green pepper
defining
Plum
prominent
Spice
prominent
Coffee
subtle
Soft tannins
defining
Where It Shines
Colchagua, Chile
Rich, ripe, concentrated
Maipo, Chile
Elegant, structured, classic
Rapel, Chile
Fruity, approachable, value