Arboleda Carmenere is garnet-red in colour with a lovely aroma that is elegant and has a spicy character of black pepper with soft, elegant notes of tea leaf, rosemary and damp earth with delicate notes of chocolate on the backdrop. The stylish palate is underscored by delicious acidity, silky tannins, good balance and great depth, with flavours that recall spices, roasted red bell pepper and red fruits.
The grapes used for this wine are from the Las Vertientes vineyard in the Aconcagua Valley which is blessed by the cool breezes that blow in from the cold Pacific Ocean, this vineyard is the coldest area where red Bordeaux grape varieties can still ripen thoroughly. The vineyard is planted on colluvial piedmont with a high percentage of clay.
The grapes were hand-picked in the morning, then inspected in a double selection table, crushed, and deposited in stainless steel tanks to be fermented. Maceration lasted a total of 15 to 25 days. Aged for 14 months in French oak barrels, 25% new.
It is great with grilled and roasted red meats, pizza, pasta, salads, casseroles, lamb tagine, mild creamy cheeses and mature strong cheeses.
