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Variety: Carmenere

Color: Red

Other names:

Varietal Notes:

No grape is “Chile” quite like Carmenere. This relative of Bordeaux varietals was long mistaken as Merlot in Chile, but can be distinguished amongst other traits by is pinkish leaves. It is to Chile what Shiraz is to Australia.

Courtesy Vitis International Variety Catalogue

*Characteristics:**					This grape produces a relatively low tannin, velvety, but big berry-fruit wine that very drinkable and pairs well with a broad range of foods.
*Aromas/Flavors:**					rich and exotic blackberry, plum, briar fruit, green herb, spice – offering to the taster a wonderful array of experience
Food Pairing:					Grilled meats, Lamb, and Game.
Aging:**					Opinions vary ,although there is suggestion that it could age well for several years.
Commercial Examples***:
* Character, Aromas, and Flavors of wine produced from the above-mentioned grapes are based upon a general assessment of the variety. Winemaker results will vary. The ability to age is tied directly to the wine's chemical make-up. Aging in the context of a varietal assumes the wines produced can or tend to yield the correct chemical make-up. Winemaker results will vary. * Commercial Examples provided as varietal references for benchmarking. Winemaker results will vary.