2023 Carménère
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2023 Carménère
Stottle Winery - 2023 Carménère
Cooperage: This Carménère was aged for 12 months in a combination of French oak and American oak barrels, with a mix of 30% new and 70% second-use barrels.
Production Notes: The Carménère grapes for this wine were hand-harvested at optimal ripeness from select vineyards, ensuring only the highest quality fruit. After careful de-stemming and gentle crushing, the grapes underwent a cold soak for five days to extract vibrant color and enhance aromatic complexity. Fermentation took place in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks with regular punch-downs to ensure balanced tannin extraction. Post-fermentation, the wine was transferred to a combination of French and American oak barrels, where it aged for 12 months, undergoing malolactic fermentation to enhance its smooth, velvety texture. Throughout the aging process, the wine developed rich fruit and spice characteristics while preserving the varietal's signature green notes, creating a balanced, complex profile.
Tasting Notes: This Carménère opens with vibrant aromas of red plum, green bell pepper, jalapeño, cinnamon, and black currant. As it unfolds on the palate, riper, sweeter flavors of strawberry compote, dried figs, sandalwood, fresh herbs, and subtle oak spice come to the forefront. The wine offers a velvety mouthfeel, balancing dark red and black fruits while preserving the natural green tones typical of this Chilean varietal. A fresh, slightly spicy finish lingers, highlighted by a touch of sweet oak. Enjoy now or allow it to mature gracefully over the next 15 years.
Wine Profile
| Vintage | 2023 |
|---|---|
| Wine Style | Red Wine |
| Varietal | Other Red Wines |
| Size | 750 ml |