2019 Santa Carolina Carmenere Herencia Do Peumo Chile

This is from a combination of two areas that have proven to be fundamental for carmenere in Chile. The first is Peumo, on the banks of the Cachapoal River, planted on well-drained granitic soils, and the second is Los Lingues, a little further south and toward the Andean foothills in the Colchagua Valley. The two (along with 10% cabernet sauvignon from Alto Cachapoal) create a very new-school carmenere that has no fear of the variety's herbal tones, although it's also very focused on the red fruits and firm tannins that create a powerful structure here. Ideal for grilled meats.

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