TERRUNYO Carmenere - Peumo Vineyard, Cachapoal Valley 2019 Bottle

Description

Aromas of ripe blackberry, plum, and dark cherry are layered with hints of black pepper, tobacco, and a touch of cocoa. On the palate, it’s full-bodied and velvety, with smooth tannins and balanced acidity. Flavours of dark fruit, espresso, and a whisper of spice unfold, leading to a long, elegant finish. A wine of exceptional depth and complexity, showcasing the rich, distinctive character of its vineyard origin. 14.5%abv

WINE STYLE - Full-bodied, ripe, velvety & deep
FOOD PAIRINGS - Grilled meats, spicy or sweet-and-sour marinades
GRAPE VARIETIES - 100% Carmenere
AWARD/SCORES - The Wine Advocate 93pts, Tim Atkin 93pts, Decanter 94pts, James Suckling 93pts

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THE WINE ADVOCATE 93 points - Drink 2021 - 2027 - "The most impressive Carmenere I remember from Concha y Toro has to be the 2019 Terrunyo Carmenere, produced with selected grapes from their plot 27 in Peumo in Cachapoal, complemented with 3% Cabernet franc and 2% Cabernet Sauvignon. The grapes were ripe and the wine reached 14.5% alcohol, but it goes unnoticeable and comes through as balanced and fresh. The oak is perfectly integrated; they have shortened the élevage in barrique to nine months and still used 58% new barrels! 60,000 bottles produced. It was bottled in September 2020." - Luis Gutiérrez 08/21