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
Founded in 1883 by Don Melchor de Concha y Toro and his wife Emiliana Subercaseaux, Viña Concha y Toro is Chile's preeminent wine producer and a cornerstone of South American winemaking history. Headquartered in Pirque within the historic Maipo Valley, the estate originated with noble French cuttings sourced directly from Bordeaux, laying the groundwork for a portfolio that now spans Chile's finest valleys from Limarí to Peumo. Concha y Toro pairs cutting-edge viticultural science with meticulous stewardship, crafting wines that reflect the diverse microclimates and soils of the Central Valley, Aconcagua, and southern regions. The winery is universally celebrated for benchmark red varietals—most notably expressive Cabernet Sauvignon and Carmenère—exemplified in prestige cuvées such as Carmín de Peumo, the Terrunyo series, and the enduring Marques de Casa Concha label.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Carmenere
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
14-14.5%