Carmin De Peumo Carmenere
⏳ wine.drinking_window
Typically best enjoyed 5–15 years from the vintage release, with exceptional vintages cellaring well for up to 20 years.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Roasted duck, grilled lamb chops, slow-cooked beef short ribs
✨ wine.spec_sheet
Hailing from the historic Peumo Vineyard in the Cachapoal Valley, Carmín de Peumo is widely celebrated as Chile's first icon Carmenere, a wine that redefined the global perception of this long-lost Bordeaux variety. The vineyard sits along the banks of the Cachapoal River, where deep, moisture-retaining clay soils and a gentle microclimate regulated by river breezes provide the perfect, slow-ripening conditions that Carmenere demands to shed its herbaceous notes and develop rich, velvety tannins. First released in the 2003 vintage, Carmín de Peumo is crafted with meticulous care, typically undergoing aging for 18 months in French oak barrels. The result is an incredibly complex profile of dark berries, graphite, tobacco, and sweet spices, representing the pinnacle of Chilean viticultural achievement.
🍾 wine.about_producer
Founded in 1883 by Don Melchor de Santiago Concha y Toro and his wife, Emiliana Subercaseaux, Viña Concha y Toro is Chile's most historic and globally recognized winery, headquartered in the picturesque commune of Pirque within the Maipo Valley. Under the stewardship of the Guilisasti family since the mid-20th century, the estate has expanded its reach across Chile's premier terroirs, from the coastal breezes of Casablanca to the warm, clay-rich soils of Peumo in the Cachapoal Valley. The winery is celebrated for its pioneering spirit and commitment to sustainability, producing world-class wines that showcase the diverse microclimates of Chile. Their portfolio is anchored by iconic expressions such as the critically acclaimed Carmín de Peumo Carmenere, the terroir-driven Terrunyo line, and the legendary, globally beloved Casillero del Diablo range.