Vina Edmara Carmenére 2013
Chilean winemakers are blessed with some of the most desirable conditions on earth: exceptional soils, ideal temperatures, intense sunlight combined to make Chile a paradise for growing healthy grapes. The Central Valley is a vast region, containing patches of land where the finest grapes are grown. Our winemakers have combed this valley to find grapes which could be transformed into fruit-driven wines at the best possible price. Vina Edmara's wines combine intense varietal characteristics, a cleanliness of delivery and an intensity of finish that are the hallmarks of any good Chilean wine. In that, they are superb representations of what this amazing country is capable of.
Vinification
All the stems of the grapes were removed with partial crushing of the berries. Cool pre-fermentation maceration for 48 hours. Fermented in stainless steel at 25C. Total maceration period between 20 to 25 days. Natural malolactic fermentation at 16C. Press wine cuts: membrane press was used and the pressing wines from 200 to 600 mbar have been added to enhance richness and body. 80% of the wine has been aged in French and American Oak for a period of 6 to 10 months.No fining and cool tartrate stabilization. Filtered just by pressure filters with large diatomaceous (or kieselgur).
Viticulture
Tasting Note
Complex with grilled red pepper, raspberry and blackberry fruit, dried plums mingled with tobacco and mocha. Velvety texture with soft and fleshy tannins in a nicely integrated finish.
Everyday Serving Suggestion
All kinds of red meat or mature cheese. It’s also good with pasta, pizza or some lightly spiced tomato based curries.
Country / Region / Appellation
CL / Central Valley / Central Valley
Winemaker
Sebastian Labbe
