Casa La Carlina Carménère 2024
Medium to full-bodied dry red wine · Casa La Carlina
Vintage: 2024
Type
Medium to full-bodied dry red wine
Producer
Casa La Carlina
Country
Chile
Vintage
2024
Region & Appellation
Central Valley, Chile
Grape Varieties
100% Carménère
Color & Appearance
Deep ruby red with purplish highlights, medium-to-deep intensity, clear, with moderate tears clinging to the glass.
Aroma Profile
Pronounced primary aromas of ripe black plums, blackberries, and dark cherries, complemented by distinctive herbal notes of green bell pepper, eucalyptus, and a touch of black pepper spice.
Tasting Notes
A smooth and approachable entry on the palate leading into a fruit-forward mid-palate featuring dark berries and subtle savory undertones. The finish is pleasant and moderately lingering with soft, approachable tannins.
Flavor Profile
Dominated by dark fruit flavors like black cherry and plum, layered with herbal nuances, green peppercorn, and a faint hint of cocoa.
Body & Texture
Medium to full body with a smooth, velvety texture and moderate extraction, offering a comfortable and rounded mouthfeel.
Acidity & Tannins
Medium acidity providing a refreshing backbone, balanced by soft, fine-grained tannins with minimal astringency, making it very easy to drink.
Sweetness Level
Dry with low residual sugar.
Alcohol Content
Approximately 13% to 13.5% ABV, giving a moderate, warming sensation on the finish.
Aging & Oak
Primarily stainless steel fermented and aged to preserve fresh fruit characteristics, with minimal or no oak contact.
Food Pairings
Ideal for grilled red meats, pork chops, roasted vegetables, empanadas, and mild semi-hard cheeses.
Serving Suggestions
Serve slightly cool at around 16 to 18 degrees Celsius, no decanting necessary, best enjoyed young within its current drinking window.
Price Range
Budget-friendly everyday value, typically ranging between $8 to $15 USD.
Quality Assessment
Solid everyday quality tier, scoring around 85-87 points, representing great value for an accessible varietal wine.
Production Methods
Hand and machine harvested grapes, temperature-controlled stainless steel tank fermentation to emphasize fruit purity, gentle pressing.
Terroir
Valle Central's alluvial soils featuring a mix of clay and sand, benefiting from a Mediterranean climate with warm sunny days and cool nights influenced by the Andes Mountains.
History & Heritage
Casa La Carlina represents accessible Chilean winemaking, showcasing classic regional varietals that highlight Chile's unique agricultural advantages.
Interesting Facts
Carménère was long mistaken for Merlot in Chile until DNA profiling in 1994 revealed its true identity, making it the flagship grape of the country.
Cellaring Potential
Best consumed young within 1 to 3 years of the vintage to enjoy its fresh fruit character; not intended for long-term cellaring.
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Concha y Toro Casillero del Diablo Carménère, Santa Rita 120 Carménère, Montes Alpha Carménère.