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Limited Edition Carmenère

2016 Special Selection

Vineyard
Valley: Maipo Valley (Entre Cordilleras)

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, from ungrafted selected clones of pre-phylloxera French rootstock. 5% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes.

Harvest:

  • April 10th, 2016
  • 100% Hand-picked in 18 kg. boxes and carried to the winery immediately after cutting.
  • Carefully selected before processing.
Winemaking

Vinification:

  • Fermented in 12.000 liter stainless steel vats for 8-10 days at 25-28ºC controlled temperature, with selected yeasts.
  • Extended skin maceration for additional 12 days.
  • 100% malolactic fermentation.
  • Aged in 225 liter French oak barrels for 14 – 16 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 rich and elegant wine presents all the potential that Viña Echeverria aims to show with this classic Chilean variety. Carefully selected hand-harvested grapes from the Maipo Valley are used to make this powerful and flavoursome wine, which has concentrated aromas of ripe cherries and plums, with notes of spice and chocolate. A silky palate and a delicious fruity mouthful, this full-bodied wine has well-integrated tannins and a long finish.
Food Pairings
Carménère is known for its intense fruity flavors and soft tannins. Highly versatile, it naturally matches well with smoked, grilled or roasted meats, chicken, pork, lamb, beef and veal. Due to its character, it also holds up with and matches perfectly with spicy dishes and strong, hard cheeses.
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