Casa Lapostolle Carmenere Grande Selection 750ml (2019), Red Dry

Tasting Characteristics

Carmine red with violet hues. Fresh nose with red fruit notes such as strawberries and plums, along with red paprika and spices. Medium structure with very nice red fruit expression, juicy tannins and good balance.

Variety Composition

Carmenere 88%, Syrah 12%

Vineyard

From the vineyards in the areas of Apalta and Las Kuras of the company Lapostolle.

Vinification – Maturation

Grapes were harvested and carefully transported to the winery in Colchagua. We obtained clean and pure fruit with strict quality control thanks to the state of the art technology, our Vistalys optical berries selection for 98% of the grapes and the remaining 2% was hand destemmed. 97% of the grapes were fermented in stainless steel tanks and the remaining 3% was fermented in wooden vats at 28 - 30°C with gentle extraction methods. Maceration lasted up to 4 weeks to extract structure and color. After maceration 62% of the wine was aged for 5 months in French Oak barrels to add an extra layer of complexity but keep the expression of the fruit. The wine was lightly fined and filtered before bottling.

Harmony

The ideal companion for grilled red meat and medium seasoned dishes. Perfect for a corn pie or a grilled corvina drum with paprika.

Best Served at

16 - 18°C