Vina Carmen Gewurztraminer Curico Chile

• Winemaker Comments: An intense Sauvignon Blanc with fresh fruity aromas of citrus, pineapple and herbal character. In the palate shows volume and good concentration fruity flavours and persistence. • Harvest and Production: The grapes for this wine came from three different valleys: Rapel , Curicó and Maipo . The grapes were selected and crushed. 60% of the grapes remained with the skins for 4 hours at 4ºC, while the rest of the grapes were directly pressed. The juice was well clarified and then fermented at 14ºC in stainless steel tanks. After fermentation the wine remained with its lees for one month. After the blend, the wine was bottled young to preserve the fresh fruity varietal charecter. (12 x 75 cl)

Zippy, grassy, clean, fresh Sauvignon Blanc from Chile's Central Valley. Excellent aperitif wine. (24 x 37.5 cl)

Carmen make great reds but their whites are also improving vintage by vintage. This has good varietal herby fruit which is concentrated but not flabby and delicious grapefruit acidity.

• Winemaker Comments: The fruitiness in the nose and the freshness on the palate show a good example of a well balance wine. The complexity given by the oak adds a pleasant creamy sensation. The green-yellow littering colour reminds limes, peaches, pineapples and lemons. This medium-bodied wine has an elegant and long finish. • Winemaking techniques: 100% of the grapes were handpicked and carefully selected before pressing. The grapes were crushed and macerated with the skins for 5 hours. With the skin contact we are looking for the intensity of the aromas and the elegance in the palate, the vineyards from warmer areas of Casablanca give the structure and a very concentrated body. After the pressing, which is one of the most important steps for the white wines, the juice was finned, racked and fermented in tanks and in barrels , where it remained during 4 month before blending and bottling. No malolactic fermentation was made in this wine. (12 x 75 cl)

Winemaker Comments: A nice deep ruby colour, starts with intense aromas of ripe red fruits, rhubarb, chocolate and pepper. Soft and velvety tannins in the mouth; jammy ripe red fruits, a hint of mint and spicy flavours. A nice balance, rich and lingering finish. Harvest and Production: The grapes were hand harvested from Rapel Valley known for its alluvial soils and summer high temperature days and fresh nights, ideal for the Carmenère. The bunches were crushed and fermented in stainless steel tanks at 28ºC with a total maceration period of 15 days. Malolactic fermentation occurred naturally in stainless steel tanks. After this the wine was blended. 20% of the wine was aged in French and American barrels for a period of 6 months. Then, the wine blended and bottled. (12 x 75 cl)

Winemaker Comments: The wine shows a bright strawberry red colour with intense aromas of caramel, intense cherries and strawberries ripe fruits, spices, coffee and hints of mint. On the palate the wine shows fruity and spicy flavoured, with soft tannins, good balance and lingering finish. Harvest and Production: The grapes were harvested in the middle of April. The clusters were selected and then crushed. 30% of the grapes remained with the skins for 6 days at 2ºC before the fermentation. The alcoholic fermentation took place in stainless steel tanks at 26ºC to 28ºC. The maceration period for this wine was 18 days . Malolactic fermentation took place naturally in tanks and in barrels. 20% of the wine remained in French and American oak barrels for 6 months. After this the wine was blended, fined and bottled. (24 x 37.5 cl)

You can understand why this Chilean Merlot is in such demand. An enticing bouquet of berries and plums and a velvety texture, soft yet firm, with intriguing flavours of cherry and chocolate make this wine a rich, full classic. (12 x 75 cl)

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A brilliant combination of fine fruit ripeness, massive chocolatey depth and huge complexity on the palate with good, firm but supple tannins and length. Major league stuff! (6 x 75 cl)