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Key regions
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Pairings
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Synonyms
Carmenere is a red grape variety, and it traces back to Colchagua Valley, Chile.
Structurally it lands at medium-full body, medium tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
Look for blackberry, plum, cherry, herbaceous, cedar and spicy.
The regions that matter for it are Colchagua Valley, Médoc and Aconcagua Valley.
In the vineyard it is marked by late ripening, medium vigour and a preference for warm.
It blends readily with Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.
Watch for the synonyms: Grand Vidure.
At the table it suits sausage and bean stew, creamy lamb curry and barbecued lamb chops.
Rewards decades in the cellar.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
Food pairings.
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Sausage and Bean Stew
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Creamy Lamb Curry
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Barbecued Lamb Chops
Also labelled.
Grand Vidure.
Bottles to look for.
- Carmen Gran Reserva Carmenere, Apalta, Chile
- Casa Silva Gran Terroir Los Lingues Carmenere, Los Lingues, Chile
- Casillero del Diablo Reserva Carmenere, Central Valley, Chile
- Casillero del Diablo Reserva Privada Carmenere, Rapel Valley, Chile
- Chilano Carmenere Reserva, Colchagua Valley, Chile
- Clos de Luz 'Arao' Carmenere Blend, Cachapoal Valley, Chile
- Concha y Toro 'Terrunyo' Block 27 Peumo Vineyard Carmenere, Cachapoal Valley, Chile
- Concha y Toro Carmin de Peumo Carmenere, Cachapoal Valley, Chile
Carmenere: common questions
01.What does Carmenere taste like?+
Carmenere tastes of blackberry, plum, cherry, herbaceous, cedar and spicy. Structurally it lands at medium-full body, medium tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Carmenere from?+
Carmenere originates in Colchagua Valley, Chile.
03.Where is Carmenere grown?+
The key regions for Carmenere are Colchagua Valley, Médoc and Aconcagua Valley.
04.What food pairs with Carmenere?+
Pour it with sausage and bean stew, creamy lamb curry and barbecued lamb chops.
05.What else is Carmenere called?+
Carmenere is also labelled Grand Vidure.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Chile.
