Wines of Chile / La Piqueta

La Piqueta Carmenere Gran Reserva

La Piqueta is a range that honours the mountaineers who conquer the Cordillera de Los Andes. It is a collection of wines that exemplifies the richness and complexity of Chilean viticulture, featuring each of its most emblematic varieties.

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Variety

Carmenere

Style

Still Wine

Alcohol Graduation

13,5%

Serving Temperature

Between 14-16 ºC

Region

Wines of Chile continue the legacy of Spanish wine culture in the 'New World'. The rugged and wild landscapes, with the currents of the Pacific to one side and the Andean slopes to the other, allow excellent climatic conditions for the cultivation of varieties brought from the Old World: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc or Chardonnay which prosper with indigenous grapes like Carmenere.

Tasting Notes

Spicy, white pepper, fresh red fruits, red pepper and soft notes of coffee and roasted wood. Large volume, velvety, soft, succorous and persistent tannins.

Food Pairing

Ideal with pasta and spicy dishes, meat broths and mature cheeses.

Technical Information

The harvest is programmed to obtain the optimum moment of ripeness for the grapes. Once selected, the grapes are destemmed and left for 24 hours at 12°C.
We ferment at moderate temperatures, around 24-25°C, to preserve the grapes' maximum aromatic potential and colour. The grapes are then macerated for four to five days, during which time the tannins are softened and the wine gains complexity.
Finally, malolactic fermentation takes place in French oak barrels for six months on its lees, which gives the wine a creamy texture and greater complexity without losing its varietal character.