Viu Manent, 'El Incidente', Carmenere 2019
Viu Manent, 'El Incidente', Carmenere 2019
Price: 64,00€
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
Chile
Nestled between the Andes and the Pacific Ocean, the Colchagua Valley is one of the most dynamic terroirs in Chile. Its warm climate, tempered by sea breezes, favours a slow, full ripening of the grapes, giving rich, elegant and structured wines.
The valley has built a strong international reputation thanks to iconic cuvées such as Clos Apalta (Casa Lapostolle), Folly (Montes) and Altura (Viña Casa Silva). These great names have shown the exceptional potential of the region, especially for red grapes such as Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and Carménère.
Today, Colchagua wins over lovers of expressive, velvety wines as much as fans of bold wines built to age.
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