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TASTING NOTES
Deep intense red ruby colour with spicy character in the nose, yet at the same time displaying intense fruit aromas of dried red fruits, plums, blackberries and a soft tobacco touch. Silky palate, structured with round and ripe tannins emphasizing its pleasant finish.
BACKGROUND
The Colchagua Valley is located about 80 miles southwest of Santiago, it is about 75 miles long and averages 22 miles in width. It enjoys a balmy, Mediterranean climate matched in only a few other places on earth. With no smog, the air is exceptionally clear, and the region is noted for its abundant and extraordinarily luminous sunshine. The average annual rainfall, which occurs mostly in the winter months of May to August, is about 24 inches. Humidity is low, and frost is unknown.
Also vital for great grapes, of course, are good soil and water. The deep sedimentary soil of the Colchagua Valley contains a mixture of fine-textured loam clay and loam silt, bordered by medium-textured volcanic soil in the foothills.
All these factors create a terroir of near-perfect conditions for the vineyards, including an exceptionally long growing season of warm, dry weather. Grapes that mature slowly can develop their varietal character to the fullest, yielding wines bursting with fruit, a characteristic that has earned the Colchagua Valley an honored place on the world's wine map.
FOOD MATCHING
Duck, red meat, chilli con carne, pizza, tapas.
CELLAR POTENTIAL
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| Region | All Regions Chile |
| Colour | Red |
| Vintage | 2008 |
| Grape | Carmenere |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Sweetness | Dry |
| Body | Medium |
| Maturation | Drink now |
| Alcohol | 13.5 % |
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