Viu Manent, 'El Incidente', Carmenere 2018
Viu Manent, 'El Incidente', Carmenere 2018
Price: 49,17€
DESCRIPTION
Viu Manent El Incidente Carmenère 2018 is a premium blended wine from the La Capilla and San Carlos vineyards. The 2018 vintage, cooler than normal, favoured slow ripening, fine sugar-acidity balance and elegant terroir expression. Blending 85% Carmenère and 15% Malbec, the grapes are hand-harvested, carefully sorted, then vinified in small stainless steel tanks after a 5-day cold pre-fermentation maceration. Aged in French oak and concrete eggs. Viu Manent is a family winery founded in 1935, recognised for its wines from the Colchagua Valley. The acquisition of its three Colchagua vineyards in 1960, including San Carlos de Cunaco, home to century-old Malbec vines, forged the estate's identity. Today led by the third generation, vegan-certified, Viu Manent has been ranked among the World's Best Vineyards for seven consecutive years.
On the nose, pure and captivating, with aromas of exotic spices, green tea, violet, red and black fruits, with fine herbaceous notes. On the palate, balanced with velvety tannins, a deep texture and an elegant, vibrant and persistent finish. It pairs with pan-fried beef fillet with mushrooms and pepper reduction or herb-roasted saddle of lamb. Ageing potential of 10 years and more.
REGION
Colchagua Valley
Chili
The Colchagua Valley, in central Chile, is one of the most promising wine regions in South America. Some of Chile's most prestigious wines come from the Colchagua Valley: Casa Lapostolle's "Clos Apalta", Montes' "Folly" Syrah and Vina Casa Silva's "Altura" are obvious examples. And if there were still any doubts about the valley's reputation, both in Chile and abroad, the presence of the Los Vascos winery in Peralillo, a joint venture between Santa Rita and the Rothschilds of Bordeaux, allows to dispel them.
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Typé Carmenère, poivron vert et fruits rouges avec une fin de bouche veloutée.
