'Y' Reserva Carmenere

Sweetness: Dry

Grape: Carmenère

Grape info: A native of the Gironde in southwest France, Carmenère was transported to Chile in the mid nineteenth century where, for decades, it was mistaken for Merlot. It now represents a trademark style for Chile, producing medium-bodied, well-coloured wines with flavours of black fruits cocoa and coffee.

About: Founded over a century ago, Viña La Rosa is located in one of Chile’s most exciting wine regions in the Cachapoal Valley: Peumo. Today, the traditions of its founders inspire a sustainable approach to viticulture and continue to inform a terroir-based mindset where respect for the environment is paramount.

Aged for six months in French oak prior to bottling.

Tasting note: An aromatic nose of cherries, blueberries and spices. Medium-bodied with soft tannins and hints of pink pepper and coffee beans.

Character: Cherry, blueberry, pepper