(car-men-YHER)
Originally planted in Bordeaux as a blending grape, it had eventually fell out of favor in the late 1800s and found its way to the more conduce growing climate in Chile. Carménère has since been rediscovered in Chile as a leading red grape capable of stand-alone single varietal wines or blended with international varietals such as Cabernet Sauvignon.
Aroma/Flavor Components
Fruits (fresh to baked black cherry and blackberry), bakeshop (cardamom, clove, nutmeg, and dark chocolate), vegetal (green pepper) and tobacco shop (smoke).
Structural Components
Medium-bodied with low to medium tannin and medium acid.
Significant Locations
Chile (Rapel Valley, Maipó, and Colchagua Valley).
