Apaltagua
Apaltagua Envero Carmenère Gran Reserva
Red wine
3.8
Expert Rating
3.8
Most Reviewed
WINE DESCRIPTION
Apaltagua Envero Carmenère Gran Reserva is a red wine made from approximately 90% Carmenère and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes grown in the Apalta subregion of the Colchagua Valley in Chile. The wine is produced by Apaltagua, a family-owned winery that specializes in Carmenère and works with organic and biodynamic growers. The vineyards are old, located on a gentle slope with limestone gravel and clay soils. The wine is fermented in stainless steel tanks and then aged for approximately a year in American and French oak barrels. The wine has a deep red-violet color and aromas of blackberries, tobacco and spices. It is full-bodied and concentrated, with ripe fruit notes, vanilla, soft tannins and a touch of tobacco on the palate. It has a long and lingering finish. This wine pairs well with beef dishes, such as steak, roast or stew.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
Aromas of ripe plums, cassis and currants are complemented by notes of nutmeg, black pepper and sweet spices.The palate is full and round, offering flavors of blackberries, dark cherries and prunes, with a hint of smokiness, and a velvety finish. This is an elegant, balanced wine with a well-defined structure and a long finish.
EXPERT RATING
3.8
DRINKING WINDOW
Now
2027
Profile
Sweetness:
Almost dry
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
High
Very Low Alcohol
Very High
Intensity:
Fragrant
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Rich
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Refreshing
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
Grainy
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (1)
Cabernet Sauvignon
ORIGINS
Winery: Apaltagua
Region: Central Valley
Reigning supreme in terms of production, Chile's Central Valley is the workhorse of the Chilean wine industry. Spanning from Maipo Valley in the north to Maule Valley in the south, it's a massive winegrowing area known for its diverse offerings.CUSTOMER RATING
3.8
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