Single Vineyard Carmenere
⏳ wine.drinking_window
Typically best enjoyed 3–8 years from vintage release.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Roasted pork loin, grilled lamb chops, roasted bell peppers stuffed with seasoned beef
✨ wine.spec_sheet
Hailing from the Max vineyards in the heart of the Aconcagua Valley, Errazuriz Single Vineyard Carmenere is a tribute to Chile's signature grape. Once thought to be extinct in its native Bordeaux after the phylloxera plague, Carmenere was famously rediscovered in Chile in 1994, where it had been mistaken for Merlot for decades. Errazuriz crafts this wine from select parcels where colluvial soils and the valley's unique microclimate—characterized by warm, sunny days tempered by cooling evening breezes from the Pacific Ocean and the Andes—allow the late-ripening Carmenere to achieve optimal phenolic ripeness. The wine is typically aged in French oak barrels for approximately 12 months, resulting in a refined expression that balances rich black fruit, roasted red pepper, and sweet spice notes with elegant, polished tannins.
🍾 wine.about_producer
Founded in 1870 by Don Maximiano Errázuriz, Viña Errázuriz is a historic Chilean winery located in the heart of the Aconcagua Valley. Under the visionary leadership of descendant Eduardo Chadwick, the estate has pioneered the exploration of the valley's diverse microclimates, from the warm interior plains to the cool, ocean-influenced coastal zones. Errázuriz is globally renowned for its philosophy of crafting elegant, terroir-driven wines that showcase purity and structure, particularly through its iconic Bordeaux-style blend, Don Maximiano Founder's Reserve, and the acclaimed Kai Carmenere. This commitment to excellence has cemented the estate's reputation as a premier benchmark for high-quality Chilean winemaking on the international stage.