Arboleda Carmenere 2021

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Arboleda
Label Name:
 
Carmenere
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
Chile
Region:
 
Aconcagua Valley
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Carmenere
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 93; Tim Atkin 92; Guía Descorchados 91; Wine Enthusiast ~90; James (Wine. com/Vivino listings also note 91–93 range

Tasting Note
Deep cherry-red with aromas of black and red fruits, roasted red pepper, coffee, nutmeg and smoky chocolate. Silky, ripe tannins, bright acidity and medium–full body with a long, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Grilled/roasted red meats, lamb, burgers, pizza, mature cheeses; Asian: Mexican mole, Korean BBQ, Chinese braised pork, spicy Thai or Indian dishes, lamb tagine.

Production Method
Hand‑harvested grapes were double‑sorted, fermented in stainless steel (15–25 days maceration), then aged 14 months in French oak barrels (25% new). Fruit sourced from Las Vertientes; produced from organically-grown vineyards.

Vineyard Info
Viña Arboleda (founded 1999 by Eduardo Chadwick) farms Las Vertientes in the Aconcagua Valley; sustainably managed single‑vineyard site surrounded by native forest.