Wine List
La Playa Carmenere 2011
- Country
- Chile
- Region
- Colchagua Valley
- Producer
- Vina La Playa
- Grape(s)
- Carmenère
- Type
- Red
- Style
- Spicy
- Oaked Style
- Lightly oaked
- Body Style
- Medium bodied
- Alcohol Content (%)
- 13.5
- Closure Style
- Screw Cap
- Organic / Biodynamic
- Normal
Region
The Colchagua Valley is a three hour drive south of Santiago and home to many of Chile`s finest wineries. Located in Colchagua are the fine sub-regions of Apalta and Rapel. The region is influenced by the coastal maritime breezes and micro climate affected by Lake Rapel. The Andes mountains which dominate the country tower over the valley in the distance and are the water source used to irrigate the vines. The region is reknowned for many of the finest Merlots, Cabernets and Carmenère.
Producer
The Vina La Playa estate occupies some of Colchagua Valley`s most desirable acreage on the western shores of the Tinguiririca river. Comprising 600 acres and a $10 million state of the art winery, this excellent producer is owned by the Sutil family who make superb modern fruit-driven wines from grapes sourced entirely from the estate. Exciting new vineyard development in the coastal Limari Valley, north of Santiago, is starting to produce some outstanding cool climate varietals.
Tasting (Long)
Deep ruby in colour this is Chile`s signature red grape varietal. Deliciously intense with hints of chocolate and pepper aromas. Medium bodied on the palate with smooth, fresh berry fruit flavours, lightly oaked to give a creamy vanilla taste in the finish.
Tasting (Short)
Chile`s signature red grape varietal produces delicious intense wine with hints of chocolate and pepper aromas. Medium bodied on the palate with smooth, fresh berry fruit flavours, lightly oaked to give a creamy vanilla taste in the finish.
Food
Perfect with spicy foods, such as Thai, Indian and some Japanese cuisine also poultry such as goose.
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