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Riversong Carmenère 2017

Valle del Rapel

Bordeaux’s classic Carmenère grape scales new heights in Chile’s pristine vineyards, as you’ll taste in this beguiling red. It’s from one of the country’s top family owned estates – an enticing combination of wild berry and green pepper notes.

Beyond the Label

Tasting notes

Smooth tannins covered by ripe, peppery cherry and cassis

Aroma

Rich, upfront plum and classic green pepper notes; hint of spice

Riversong Carmenère 2017

More information

  • 12.0% ABV
  • 9.0 Units
  • 750.00 ml
  • 31 December, 2020

A “viticultural garden of Eden” (Decanter), Chile produces some of the best value wines in the world. And this ‘fresh as a daisy’ Carmenère epitomises all that’s great about this fabulous wine country, delivering glorious ripe fruit and complexity too. Carmenère is a variety that fell out of favour at home in Bordeaux as it had a tendency to ripen late – occasionally not at all. However, in Chile’s winemaking paradise it ripens to perfection, year in, year out, and is today regarded as a national treasure. This classic example hails from the vineyards of Luis Felipe Edwards – a long established family winery with an enviable reputation for quality. Expect bright, upfront red fruit with spicy, green pepper notes – ideal with veggie kebabs.

"Really enjoyed this. The fruits and peppers blended well into a smooth, very pleasant drink" Online Review
For the 2016 vintage
Map showing Valle del Rapel
Tasting note information