Gran Reserva Carmenère | Vina Echeverria

Carmenère

2019 Gran Reserva

Vineyard

Valley: Curicó Valley (Entre Cordilleras)
Soil: Alluvial in origin. Clay loam with the presence of stones at 80 cm. Fertile soils allow the vines to express all their vegetative and fruit potential.
Altitude: 243m above sea level.
Weather: Mediterranean with a long, dry summer season and intense sunlight. Marked DTR (Diurnal Temperature Range, or difference between day and night temperatures), key for assisting the development of flavours.
Annual rainfall: 600mm average during winter, mostly between June and August.

The vineyards at Viña Echeverría are located in the Curicó Valley and the rows are planted in an east-westerly direction to potentiate the sun’s exposure. We work with a model of micro viticulture, which means that each plot, no more than half a hectare, is identified according to its terroir and microclimate and planted, pruned, irrigated and harvested accordingly, resulting in grapes of optimum quality and flavor.

Vintage & Harvest

Blend: Carmenere proprietor´s single vineyard grapes, from ungrafted selected clones of pre-phylloxera French rootstock. 5% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes

Harvest:

April 18th, 2019
100% hand-picked in 18kg boxes and carried to the estate winery immediately after cutting
Carefully selected before processing

Winemaking

Vinification:

Fermented to dryness in 15,000 liter stainless steel tanks for 10 days at 25-28°C with selected yeasts.
Extended skin maceration for an additional 6 days
100% malolactic fermentation
Aged in 225 liter French used barrels between 10 and 12 months

Roberto Echeverría Jr has been the Chief Winemaker at Viña Echeverría since 2001. Inspired by his French heritage, Roberto’s signature style produces wines with a combination of Old World elegance and New World energy. More European viticultural techniques include timely harvesting to avoid over ripeness and therefore good balance and control of alcohol levels. Focus is on French varietals, barrels and yeasts, as well as longer fermentation and aging in barrels, and diverse blending.

Tasting Notes

This Carmenère combines intense aromas of ripe cherries and blackberries, with hints of red bell pepper, dried fruit and spices. Smooth and full-bodied, it has a round and delicate mouthful due to 12 months oak barrel ageing.

Food Pairings

Pairs well with spicy, flavorsome foods, including curry, Mexican or rich Chinese food. Can match very well with chilies. Also drinks well with roast dark meats such as beef, or spicy seared tuna.

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