Arboleda Carmenere 2022

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Arboleda
Label Name:
 
Carmenere
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
Chile
Region:
 
Aconcagua Valley (Las Vertientes vineyard)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Carménère (100%)
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Vivino user avg ~4. 0/5; CambridgeWine critic 92/100 (2022 notes); Guia Descorchados cited score ~93 ; Wine Enthusiast has rated past vintages ~90

Tasting Note
Deep cherry-red; ripe red and black fruits (cherry, plum, fig), herbal/balsamic notes, black pepper, roasted red pepper, dark chocolate and smoke. Silky, round tannins, juicy acidity and a lingering spiced finish.

Food Pairing
Grilled lamb, beef stew, pork tacos, pasta Bolognese, roasted mushroom dishes; Asian pairings: Korean BBQ, Chinese five-spice duck, Indian lamb curry, Thai red curry, Mexican mole.

Production Method
100% Carménère; fermented in stainless tanks with malolactic conversion; aged ~14 months in French oak barrels (≈25% new). Sustainably farmed single‑vineyard fruit.

Vineyard Info
Viña Arboleda, founded 1999 by Eduardo Chadwick. Fruit from estate vineyards (Chilhué, Las Vertientes) in Aconcagua; focus on single‑vineyard expression and sustainable practices.