Terrunyo Carmenere Block 27
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed 5–12 years from the vintage release.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
roasted duck, grilled lamb chops, slow-cooked pork belly
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the legendary Block 27 of the Peumo Vineyard in Chile's Cachapoal Valley, Concha y Toro's Terrunyo Carmenere is a benchmark expression of the nation's signature grape. The Peumo vineyard benefits from a unique microclimate where warm days are tempered by evening breezes from the Cachapoal River and the Pacific Ocean, allowing the late-ripening Carmenere to mature slowly and retain its vibrant acidity. The deep, clay-rich soils of Block 27 provide optimal water retention, preventing the water stress to which Carmenere is highly sensitive. This wine pays homage to the dramatic history of the variety, which was thought to be extinct following the 19th-century phylloxera epidemic in Europe, only to be rediscovered in Chile in 1994 when it was found masquerading as Merlot. Aged in French oak barrels, Terrunyo Block 27 is celebrated for its deep purple hue, velvety texture, and complex notes of dark plums, sweet spices, and graphite.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 1883 by Don Melchor de Concha y Toro and his wife Emiliana Subercaseaux, Viña Concha y Toro is the titan of Chilean viticulture, responsible for positioning the nation on the global fine-wine map. Anchored in the Pirque subregion of the Maipo Valley along the alluvial terraces of the Maipo River, the estate commands access to premier vineyard blocks across the Central Valley, Aconcagua, Coquimbo, and southern Chile. Here, stony, gravel-dominant soils, intense Andean diurnal temperature swings, and cooling maritime winds cultivate fruit of striking phenolic maturity and brisk acidity. Controlled for decades by the Guilisasti family, with winemaking led by technical director Marcelo Papa, the house blends vast scale with plot-by-plot precision and certified B Corporation sustainability standards. From foundational benchmarks like the historic Casillero del Diablo to terroir-driven crus like Terrunyo and the legendary Don Melchor Cabernet Sauvignon, the style exemplifies refined structure, savory typicity, and vibrant varietal purity.
🍇 Grapes
Carmenere
🍷 ABV
14-14.5%