Santa Rita Carmenere 120 2016

Faithful representative of the varietal, loaded with black fruits and floral aromas complemented by tobacco and vanilla notes.

Smoky, with bell pepper and berry flavors, and a soft finish, with a tobacco note. A good introduction to the grape, and a fine value. Pair with rich, red meat dishes.

Wine maker notes
30% of the grapes undergo a cold pre-fermentation maceration, while the remaining 70% are partially crushed and fermented between 73-78°F with selected yeasts. 20% of the wine is then aged in American or French oak barrels for 6 months. The rest is kept in stainless steel vats until blending and bottling.

Technical notes
14.2% abv

Food pairing
A perfect match with lamb, chicken and hearty stews..