Carménère (Chile)
China, Chile, and Italy have the largest planting of Carménère.
Carménère originated in Bordeaux in France.
Carménère Flavors:
 Raspberry |
 Sour Cherry |
 Blackberry |
 Black Currant |
 Plum |
 Pepper |
 Spices |
 Granite |
Flavors from Maturation and Aging:
 Vanilla |
 Coffee |
 Chocolate |
 Smoke |
Carménère Profile
Carménère has a good body and soft tannins:
| BODY: | Medium - Full |
| TANNINS: | Medium |
| FRUIT: | Medium |
| ACIDITY: | Medium |
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Serving temperature: 15-17°C (59-63°F) |
Carménère Food Pairing
Carménère pairs well with spicy meat. Mediterranean. Mexican. Middle Eastern. Chilean.
 Tapas |
 Salami |
 Ham |
 Chicken |
 Pork |
 Lamb |
 Veal |
 Beef |
Excellent Pairings
Smoked Meat.
Chicken. Pork. Lamb. Veal.
Grilled. Roasted Meats.
BBQ. Beef.
Rosemary. Coriander.
Spicy Herbs. Curry. Cumin.
Cheeses
Strong Cheeses.
The Ideal Glass for Carménère
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The Bordeaux Glass was designed for enjoying fuller-bodied, tannic red wines. They are taller than other red wine glasses, and has a slimmer bowl. The tall size allows the bouquet of the wine to develop, smooth out rough edges, play down tannins, and allow the wine to achieve balance. The slimmer bowl directs the wine to the back of your mouth for a maximum taste. |
