Arboleda Carmenere 2023

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Arboleda
Label Name:
 
Carmenere
Vintage:
 
2023
Country:
 
Chile
Region:
 
Aconcagua Valley (Las Vertientes vineyard)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Carménère (primary; small amounts of Petit Verdot/Malbec/Tintorera sometimes included)
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
High scores across recent vintages: Descorchados ~91 (2021), James Suckling ~92 (2022); frequently rated 90+ by regional critics and listed in Arboleda winery award summaries

Tasting Note
Bright garnet with black- and red-fruit core, notes of black pepper, roasted red pepper, tea leaf, rosemary, damp earth and dark chocolate. Silky tannins, lively acidity and a long, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Grilled or roasted red meats, lamb tagine, beef stew, pizza/pasta, empanadas, mature cheeses; Asian pairings: beef bulgogi, Korean BBQ, teriyaki beef, spicy Sichuan or Thai red curry, yakitori.

Production Method
Hand-harvested, double-sorted, stainless-steel fermentation with 15–25 days maceration; matured ~14 months in French oak (≈25% new).

Vineyard Info
Viña Arboleda (founded by Eduardo Chadwick) farms estate vineyards Chilhué and Las Vertientes in Aconcagua; sustainable practices and terroir-driven viticulture.