Adobe Reserva Carmenere
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2024
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled lamb chops, roasted pork loin, pasta with rich tomato sauce
✨ Technical Specifications
Emiliana's Adobe Reserva Carmenere is a tribute to Chile's traditional earth-and-straw building material, reflecting the winery's deep-rooted commitment to organic viticulture and ecological harmony. Crafted from grapes grown in the fertile soils of Chile's Central Valley, this wine celebrates the dramatic history of Carmenere—the 'lost grape of Bordeaux' that was famously rediscovered in Chile in 1994 after being mistaken for Merlot for over a century. Emiliana coaxes the natural expressive character of the grape through sustainable farming, utilizing natural predators instead of chemical pesticides and maintaining cover crops to nourish the soil. The resulting wine is aged briefly to preserve its vibrant, fruit-forward identity, showcasing the classic spicy and herbal nuances that define Chilean Carmenere.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 1986 by the Guilisasti family, Emiliana has grown to become the world's leading producer of organic and biodynamic wines. In the late 1990s, visionary director Rafael Guilisasti partnered with renowned consulting winemaker Álvaro Espinoza to pioneer ecological viticulture across Chile's most prestigious wine regions, including the Casablanca, Maipo, Colchagua, and Cachapoal Valleys. Guided by Demeter-certified biodynamic farming principles, Emiliana eliminates synthetic inputs in favor of natural preparations and native biodiversity to authentically reflect terroir. The estate is widely celebrated for its flagship biodynamic red blends, notably Coyam and Gê, as well as expressive single-vineyard expressions of Carmenère, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Syrah.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Carmenere
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
13.5%