UndurragaCarmenère 2021

Product code: 15751
£11.20 inc VAT
Chile
Red Wine from
Central Valley, Chile
Country
Country: Chile
Region
Region: Central Valley
Type
Type: Red Wine
Winery
Winery: Undurraga
Alcohol
Alcohol: 13%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Winemaker
Winemaker: Patricio Lucero
Grape
Grape: Carmenère
Grape: 100% Carmenère
only {{ limitedStock }} available Sold in multiples of {{ caseSize }} {{ inCartQuantity(productId) }} in cart
Sold in multiples of {{ caseSize }}

All pictures shown are for illustration purpose only. Actual label may vary due to changes between vintages.

Country
Country: Chile
Region
Region: Central Valley
Type
Type: Red Wine
Winery
Winery: Undurraga
Alcohol
Alcohol: 13%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Winemaker
Winemaker: Patricio Lucero
Grape
Grape: Carmenère
Grape: 100% Carmenère

Product Notes

Undurraga Carmenère is a rich, full-bodied red wine that hails from the Maipo Valley in Chile. This wine is made from the Carmenère grape, which was thought to be extinct until rediscovered in Chile in the 1990s. With its deep ruby color and intense aromas of blackberry, cassis, and dark chocolate, this wine will tantalize your tastebuds from the first sip. On the palate, it's smooth and velvety with flavors of black cherry, tobacco, and spice. Undurraga Carmenère has a long, satisfying finish with just the right amount of tannins to balance out the fruit flavors. It's perfect for pairing with grilled meats, rich stews, or hard cheeses.

Tasting Notes

An intense violet colour, this Carmenère delivers exuberant red fruit aromas, through to a fruity palate with vibrant notes of cherry. With a smooth texture this is a great easy drinking wine

About the Winery

Undurraga

Established in 1885, Undurraga is not only one of the oldest but also one of the most respected wine companies in Chile. In 1903, the Undurraga wine group became the first Chilean winery to export wines to the US. Today, these wines are exported to over 70 countries and are loved by wine connoisseurs across the globe.

Francisco Undurraga, the founder of this company, began planting the first Cabernet Sauvignon and Pinot Noir in the vineyards here, after they were imported from France. The vines of Riesling and Gewurztraminer were imported from Germany. It was around 1883, that he started planning the Undurraga winery. The wood for the oak barrels in which the wines were fermented, was imported from Bosnia.

Currently, there are close to 1350 hectares of vineyards under the control of Undurraga. These are spread across the premium wine-producing areas of Chile such as Maipo Valley, Colchagua Valley, Almahue Valley, Leyda Valley and Maule Valley. The soil and terroir qualities in each of these valleys are completely diverse from one another.

The Santa Ana de Talagante Estate and Codigua Estate are part of the Maipo Valley. The former contains 55 hectares under vines and is great for growing Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Syrah, Carmenere and Chardonnay. The latter covers an area of 204 hectares dedicated to reds & whites. Apart from these usual reds, whites such as Chardonnay, Gewurztraminer, Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon are also found here.

The Colchagua estate, a part of the Colchagua Valley, contains 169 hectares dedicated to reds and whites. The Cerros de Almahue Estate, a part of the Almahue Valley, has 120 hectares under vines, dedicated exclusively to red grapes. The Lomas de Leyda Estate, a part of the Leyda Valley, contains 169 hectares dedicated to reds and whites. The Cauquenes Estate, a part of the Maule Valley, has 146 hectares of vines of red and white varietals.

https://www.undurraga.cl

Find out more

You may also like