Novas Gran Reserva Carmenere Cabernet Sauvignon
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2027
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled lamb chops, savory beef empanadas, roasted duck
✨ Technical Specifications
Named after the Latin word for 'new stars,' the Novas line by Emiliana celebrates the celestial wonders and the natural harmony of biodynamic viticulture. This Gran Reserva blend marries Chile's flagship Carmenere with the structural elegance of Cabernet Sauvignon, sourced from organically farmed vineyards in the fertile Central Valley. The grapes benefit from a Mediterranean climate where warm, sun-drenched days are tempered by cool evening breezes rolling off the Andes. This dramatic diurnal temperature shift allows the Carmenere to lose its aggressive pyrazines and develop rich, spicy notes of black pepper and dark plum, while the Cabernet Sauvignon retains its vibrant acidity and firm tannic backbone. Aged thoughtfully in French oak, the resulting wine is a beautiful expression of sustainable Chilean winemaking, balancing lush fruit with refined earthy complexity.
🍾 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, Cabernet Sauvignon
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
13.5-14%