Morande Carmenere

Morande Reserva Carmenere

Carmenere is a member of the Cabernet family of grapes.  The name Carmenere orignates from the French world for crimson (carmin) which refers to the grape's color on the vine.  The Morande Reserva Carmenere is produced in Pelequen, Chile within Maipo Valley just south of Santiago.  This wine is sealed with a nature cork and has an alcohol level of 13.5%.  

The Morande Reserva Carmenere is an opaque deep purple-red color.  On the nose are notes of smoke, charred wood, wet earth, grilled green bell pepper, blackberry, blueberry, violets, black pepper, and barbecue.  This Carmenere is an unique full-bodied wine with blackberry, black cherry, cassis, smoke, musty-earth, charred pepper, burnt wood, dark plum, and black pepper. This wine finished with ample tanins and low acidity.  Overall, a BIG bold expression of a rich Carmenere.