Carmenère
/car-men-AIR/Carmenère is a Bordeaux grape that nearly vanished after phylloxera, only to be rediscovered thriving in Chile, where it had been mistakenly planted as Merlot. Chile is now the world's leading grower, producing deeply coloured, structured wines with pronounced green-pepper and spice character that are impossible to mistake.
🍇 Red grapefull bodydry
Grape profile
Character & style
| Trait | Character |
|---|---|
| Body | full |
| Acidity | medium |
| Tannins | high |
| Sweetness | dry |
| Alcohol tendency | medium |
| Origin | Chile (revived Bordeaux grape) |
| Common flavours | blackberry, cherry, green pepper, smoke, spice |
| Aromas | black cherry, blackberry, green pepper, spice, smoke |
Pairing
Best food pairings
- Lamb
- roasted vegetables
- pork
- smoky sauces
- grilled meats
Where it thrives
Key regions for Carmenère
Chile, France, Italy, United States