Name
Carmenére – Arnel
Order #
917266
Producer
Vina Peralillo
Vintage
2010
Price
$7.99
About
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Founded in 1998, Vina Peralillo is located in the Colchagua Valley at 656 feet altitude, 155 miles from Santiago. Because they are on the coastal side of the valley, their estate benefits from a significant maritime influence, allowing daily temperature fluctuations of up to 70 degrees.
Their 75 acres of Carmenére vineyards are some of the most beautifully managed we have yet to lay eyes upon.
Finding a competitively priced Chilean Carmenere that is not excessively "green" is quite a challenge, as this finicky grape demands careful vineyard management, specific soil composition, late picking, and minimal irrigation to show its potential. After searching the country for years, we have at last found a winner.
Founded in 1998, Vina Peralillo is located in the Colchagua Valley at 656 feet altitude, 155 miles from Santiago. Because they are on the coastal side of the valley, their estate benefits from a significant maritime influence, allowing daily temperature fluctuations of up to 70 degrees.
Their 75 acres of Carmenére vineyards are some of the most beautifully managed we have yet to lay eyes upon.
Finding a competitively priced Chilean Carmenere that is not excessively "green" is quite a challenge, as this finicky grape demands careful vineyard management, specific soil composition, late picking, and minimal irrigation to show its potential. After searching the country for years, we have at last found a winner.
Review
2006: "The 2006 Carmenere Arenal is dark ruby-colored with an alluring bouquet of cedar, spice box, blueberry, and plum. Supple, easy-going, and forward on the palate, this balanced, crowd-pleasing wine can be enjoyed over the next six years."
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