Marques de Casa Concha Carmenere 2018

THE WINEMAKER Marcelo Papa, winemaker of Marques de Casa Concha and Technical Director of Vina Concha y Toro, has been widely highlighted as one of the most influential figures in the national wine scene, being chosen as “winemaker of the year” in 2019 by the prestigious English critic, Tim Atkin.

THE VINEYARD The Peumo Vineyard is located 170 m a.s.l. and extends over terraces and hills of the Coastal Range along the Cachapoal River. The vines come from pre-phylloxera vine stock and are trellised to vertical shoot position. The soils are deep and have a top layer of clay that retains moisture, which helps control plant vigor and growth, and more importantly, allows the vines to remain active until late May, when Carmenere is harvested. 
THE WEATHER Mediterranean, with an average of 19 °C difference between daytime and nighttime temperatures and a strong influence of the Cachapoal River and Lake Rapel. 
AGING 12 months in French oak barrels.

TASTING NOTE A full bodied and well balanced example of Chilean Carmenere. This powerful red was grown in Chile's Maipo Valley. Deep dark red in color, with the classic profile of Carmenere from Peumo, with intense notes of ripe plums, black currants, and dark chocolate, along with firm tannic structure and pronounced acidity. 
FOOD PAIRING Lamb, venison, or boar with good marbling and either grilled or slow-cooked with concentrated sauces that have a touch of sweetness; stir-fried beef and vegetables, preparations with bacon and red-wine reductions; all types of pastas and ripe cheeses.

🏆 AWARDS

International Wine Challenge (IWC)
⭐ Gold Medal: Marques de Casa Concha Carmenere 2018

Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA) 2019
🥈 90 Points, Silver Medal: Marques de Casa Concha Carmenere 2017

International Wine Challenge (IWC)
⭐ Gold Medal: Marques de Casa Concha Carmenere 2017

James Suckling
🌟 91 Points: Marques de Casa Concha Carmenere 2017

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