Carmenère is a red produced by Perez Cruz in Alto Maipo, Maipo Valley, Chile. Made from Carmenère. Cellarion's sommeliers have reviewed the drink window of 1 vintage; members see when it is ready. Track this wine and manage your cellar with Cellarion — the free, open-source wine app at cellarion.app.
Type: Red
Appellation: Alto Maipo
Region: Maipo Valley
Country: Chile
Grapes: Carmenère
Tasting profile (AI-generated)
Structure: full-bodied, medium tannin, medium acidity, dry
This Carmenère from Perez Cruz shows the grape's classic dark fruit and savory green-pepper edge, framed by soft, ripe tannins and a smooth, full-bodied texture. Expect notes of black cherry and plum alongside herbal and lightly smoky, mocha-tinged nuances from oak aging. It is a warm, generous red built for grilled meats and hearty fare.
When to drink
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Where it comes from
Maipo Valley, Chile
Maipo Valley lies just south of Santiago in central Chile and is often called the classic heartland of Chilean red wine.
Carmenère
Carmenère is a red grape that originated in Bordeaux, where it was once part of the blend before phylloxera and difficult ripening pushed it to the margins; today it thrives in Chile, which has adopted it as a…
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Carmenère from?
Carmenère is produced by Perez Cruz in Alto Maipo, Maipo Valley, Chile.
What grapes are in Carmenère?
Carmenère is made from Carmenère.