Undurraga, Valle Central, Carmenere 2023 75cl
£12.74
This Carmenere delivers exuberant capsicum and coffee aromas through to a fruity palate with juicy notes of cherry finishing on a fresh note
Vina Echeverria, Reserva, Valle de Curico, Carmenere 2023 75cl
£12.44
A juicy wine with smooth damson and green bell pepper flavours and a hint of mint on the finish
De Martino 'Las Cruces' Old Vine Malbec and Carmenere 2021 75cl
£34.98
With an impressively deep, vibrant ruby colour, Las Cruces has intense aromas of ripe blackcurrant, whipped cream and hints of woodsmoke There s a subtle scent of crushed leaves, a seasoning without excess, which enhances freshness and complexity On the palate, juicy acidity merges harmoniously with satisfyingly chewy tannins This is great - comparable to top Cahors in both style and quality It s ready now, although decanting is recommended to bring out the best, and it will drink well for at least another 5-10 years From a 28 hectare vineyard on weathered granite and sand soil at Pichidegua, Cachapoal, planted in 1957 to 75% Malbec and 25% Carmenere
De Martino 'Alto de Piedras' Single-Vineyard Carmenere 2021 75cl
£26.48
This demonstrates how delicious Carmenere can be when it s grown in the right place, carefully-tended and picked fully ripe It s a dusky-deep colour and full of juicy, ripe-yet-fresh blackcurrant character, with a smoky seasoning Euphonious, super-supple and abounding in richness, this beautifully-proportioned wine is one of the finest Carmeneres From a single site, with gravel-rich soils on old terraces of the Maipo river, close to De Martino s home at Isla de Maipo, Alto de Piedras shows the grand potential of the variety, combining the succulence of Merlot with the body of Cabernet Sauvignon