Concha Y Toro Terrunyo Carmenere 2004

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Winery:

Viña Concha y Toro

Varietal:

Carmenère

Region:

Chile > Central Valley > Rapel Valley

Type:

Red Wine

Color:

Drink Dates:

Drink Now - 2012

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What to Expect

Carmenère is one of a small group of wines that thrives in its adopted land but struggles to gain acceptance at home. It still is used on occasion in France's Bordeaux region where it adds color and complexity to blends with its distinctive mélange of smoky, herbal and gamy tones. In South America, particularly Chile, it ripens fully and the wines take on added layers of dark berry fruit that gives it a balance rarely achieved in France.

Winemakers Notes

Appearance: Bright

Colour: Dark and deep red with violet nuances.

Nose: Very elegant, complex, strong character of Carmenere, red ripe fruit, spicy with hints of tobacco.

Palate: Great structure, mouth-filling, sour chocolate, sweet tannins, powerful and concentrated. Dense, oily with lots of fruit giving a long finish.


Variety:
85% Carmenere, 12% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2.5% Petit Verdot, 0.5% Cabernet Franc.

Origin:
Block 27, Peumo Vineyard (Carmenere)
Peumo, Rapel Valley.

Soil:
River read more...bench associated soils, deep alluvial clay loam. The clays provide great water retention that contributes to good grape ripening. The retention characteristics are
perfect for controlling plant growth.

Climate:
Subhumid mediterranean. Hot days give way to cold nights. The influence of the Cachapoal river reduces nocturnal summer temperatures, which slows the ripening of the grapes.

Aging:
Aged in French oak barrels for 17 months (90% in new barrels, 10% in one year old barrels).

Harvest:
Hand picked. April 20-May 4, 2004.    (hide)

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