Antares Carmenère Central Valley DO - Santa Carolina

The elegant Antares Carmenère Central Valley from the pen of Santa Carolina shimmers into the glass with bright purple. The first nose of the Antares Carmenère Central Valley shows of plums, morello cherries and prunes. The fruity hints of the bouquet are joined by more fruity and balsamic nuances.

The Antares Carmenère Central Valley from Santa Carolina is perfect for all wine connoisseurs who like it dry. However, it is never dry or brittle, as one might expect from a wine in the upper price range. On the tongue, this balanced red wine is characterized by an incredibly velvety and dense texture. Finally, the finale of this red wine from the Valle Central wine region delights with considerable persistence.

Vinification of the Antares Carmenère Central Valley from Santa Carolina

This balanced red wine from Chile is made from the Carmenère grape variety. At the time of optimal ripeness, the grapes for the Antares Carmenère Central Valley are harvested exclusively by hand without the help of coarse and less selective full harvesters. After the harvest, the grapes are brought to the winery in the fastest possible way. Here they are selected and carefully broken up. Fermentation follows in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures. The vinification is followed by a few months of aging on the fine lees before the wine is finally bottled.

Food recommendation for the Santa Carolina Antares Carmenère Central Valley

This Chilean red wine is best enjoyed at a temperate 15 - 18°C. It is perfect as an accompaniment to cod with cucumber-mustard vegetables, spinach gratin with almonds or spaghetti with caper-tomato sauce.

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