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Key regions
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Synonyms
Cabernet Sauvignon - Carmenere is a red blend rather than a single variety, and it traces back to Bordeaux, Chile.
Structurally it lands at medium-full body, medium tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
Look for blackcurrant, vegetal notes, tomato leaf, green beans, oak and spice.
The regions that matter for it are Colchagua Valley and Maipo Valley.
In the vineyard it is marked by late ripening, moderate vigour and a preference for warm.
It blends readily with Syrah and Cabernet Franc.
Watch for the synonyms: Cabernet-Carmenere.
At the table it suits beef, chili con carne, grilled porterhouse steak, stuffed bell peppers and hearty vegetarian dishes.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
Food pairings.
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beef
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Chili con Carne
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grilled porterhouse steak
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stuffed bell peppers
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hearty vegetarian dishes
Also labelled.
Cabernet-Carmenere.
Bottles to look for.
- Baron Philippe de Rothschild 'Escudo Rojo' Gran Reserva, Central Valley, Chile
- Baron Philippe de Rothschild Mapu Cabernet Sauvignon - Carmenere, Maipo Valley, Chile
- Caballo Loco Grand Cru Apalta, Colchagua Valley, Chile
- Casa Danoso 1810 Cabernet Sauvignon - Carmenere, Maule Valley, Chile
- Casa Silva Altura, Colchagua Valley, Chile
- Casa Silva Cabernet Sauvignon - Carmenere, Colchagua Valley, Chile
- Casa Silva Dona Dominga Cabernet Sauvignon - Carmenere, Colchagua Valley, Chile
- Casas del Toqui 'Codigo del Toqui', Cachapoal Valley, Chile
Cabernet Sauvignon - Carmenere: common questions
01.What does Cabernet Sauvignon - Carmenere taste like?+
Cabernet Sauvignon - Carmenere tastes of blackcurrant, vegetal notes, tomato leaf, green beans, oak and spice. Structurally it lands at medium-full body, medium tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Cabernet Sauvignon - Carmenere from?+
Cabernet Sauvignon - Carmenere originates in Bordeaux, Chile.
03.Where is Cabernet Sauvignon - Carmenere grown?+
The key regions for Cabernet Sauvignon - Carmenere are Colchagua Valley and Maipo Valley.
04.What food pairs with Cabernet Sauvignon - Carmenere?+
Pour it with beef, chili con carne, grilled porterhouse steak, stuffed bell peppers and hearty vegetarian dishes.
05.What else is Cabernet Sauvignon - Carmenere called?+
Cabernet Sauvignon - Carmenere is also labelled Cabernet-Carmenere.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Chile.