Rapel Valley Carmenere On Sale

Hundreds of years ago this red varietal was vital to Bordeaux, yet it’s popularity waned in the 19th century.  Chilean vignerons traveled to Bordeaux and brought back vine-cuttings believed to have been the similar looking Merlot varietal.  Unknown at the time, Carmenere would see it’s saving grace in Chile as it was discovered many decades later the cuttings were in fact, not Merlot.  Deep crimson in color, boasting aromas of black cherry, berry fruit, light spice and bell pepper.  

 
Key Regions: Chile