Gran Reserva - Carmenère 2014
The vineyards at Viña Echeverría are located in the Curicó Valley and the rows are planted in an east-westerly direction to potentiate the sun’s exposure. We work with a model of micro viticulture, which means that each plot, no more than half a hectare, is identified according to its terroir and microclimate and planted, pruned, irrigated and harvested accordingly, resulting in grapes of optimum quality and flavor.
Vineyard
- Valley: Curicó Valley (Entre Cordilleras)
- Soil: Alluvial in origin. Clay loam with the presence of stones at 80 cm. Fertile soils allow the vines to express all their vegetative and fruit potential.
- Altitude: 243m above sea level.
- Weather: Mediterranean with a long, dry summer season and intense sunlight. Marked DTR (Diurnal Temperature Range, or difference between day and night temperatures), key for assisting the development of flavours.
- Annual rainfall: 600mm average during winter, mostly between June and August.
Vintage & Harvest
Blend: Carmenere, with 5% Cabernet Sauvignon
Harvest:
- May 25 to 28, 2014
- 100% hand-picked in 18kg boxes and carried to the estate winery immediately after cutting
- Carefully selected before processing
Vinification
- Fermented to dryness in 15,000 liter stainless steel tanks for 10 days at 25-28°C with selected yeasts. Extended skin maceration for an additional 6 days
- 100% malolactic fermentation
- Aged in 225 liter French used barrels between 10 and 12 months
Tasting Notes
Garnet red with violet gleams. Combines intense aromas of ripe cherries and blackberries, with hints of red bell peppers, dried fruit and spices. Smooth and full-bodied, it has a round and delicate mouthful due to its oak-ageing. An extremely rich and velvety wine from this Chile’s signature grape variety.
Food Pairings
Pairs well with spicy, flavorsome foods, including curry, Mexican or rich Chinese food. Can match very well with chilies. Also drinks well with roast dark meats such as beef, or spicy seared tuna.