Casas del Bosque Carmenere Reserva 2015

Carménère, originally from Bordeaux is now being cultivated in significant quantities in Chile. Characterized by the presence of spicy notes, Carménère is the last of all our red grapes to ripen. It is aged for 10 months in French oak barrels before release. On the nose heady notes of cedar, bacon fat, and graphite with just a hint of fresh lavender. In the mouth, an initial attack of black cherry, sweet tobacco and cinnamon gives way to just a touch of earthiness and ripe bell pepper.

A juicy and fruity wine yet reserved and firm. Tar and licorice. Medium body, firm tannins. Clean finish. Subtle carmenere.