This is what good wine from the Carménère grape tastes like

Carménère produces robust red wines with plenty of structure, soft tannins, and a captivating array of aromas. Black pepper is a hallmark. But when properly crafted, that pepper blends seamlessly with blackberries, plums, and a variety of spices: from coffee beans to dark chocolate and tobacco.

Check out our wines made from Carménère grapes

Carménère actually began a second career by chance. It originated in Bordeaux. In the 19th century, a number of Chilean winemakers brought Merlot plants from Bordeaux to plant in their own vineyards. Or so they thought. Until they discovered at the end of the 20th century that most of the plants were not Merlot, but Carménère (!).

Winemakers in Bordeaux have removed almost all the Carménère over the course of the last century. It is a difficult plant to manage, requiring just the right amount of sun and, above all, not too much water. In South America, it gets exactly what it needs, and Chilean winemakers have gratefully made it one of their most important specialties. They often blend it with Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.

We currently have three wines made from the Carménère grape in our range. You can view our Carménère wines here.