Malbec Wine Description

Carménère is a red wine grape variety originally from Bordeaux, France, but is now primarily grown in Chile, where it has become the country’s flagship grape. The wine is known for its distinctive green pepper notes, due to the presence of methoxypyrazines, and its rich flavors of dark berries and spices. Carménère typically produces medium to full-bodied wines with a smooth texture and balanced acidity.

Appearance:

• Color: Carménère wines typically exhibit a deep ruby to purple color, often with inky hues.
• Opacity: High opacity, indicating a wine with a dense concentration of pigments and flavors.

Aroma:

• Primary Aromas: Dominant aromas include blackberries, plums, raspberry sauce, and dark cherries.
• Secondary Aromas: Notes of green bell pepper, black pepper, and spices such as paprika, reflecting the grape’s characteristic methoxypyrazine profile.
• Tertiary Aromas:With aging, Carménère can develop complex aromas such as tobacco, leather, chocolate, and a hint of earthiness or smokiness

Flavor Profile:

• Fruit Flavors: Predominantly dark fruit flavors like blackberry, black cherry, and plum.
• Other Flavors: Notes of green bell pepper, black pepper, chocolate, tobacco, and sometimes a smoky or earthy quality.
• Oak Influence:Carménère is often aged in oak barrels, which can impart flavors of vanilla, chocolate, and subtle spice, adding complexity to the wine’s profile.

Structure:

• Body: Medium to full-bodied, offering a lush and velvety texture on the palate.
• Tannins: Medium to high tannins, providing a firm structure that supports aging.
• Acidity: Medium acidity, which helps balance the rich fruit flavors and adds freshness.
• Alcohol: Ranges from 13.5% to 15%.