Araucano Carmenere Reserva – Francois Lurton

Production Area
Colchagua Valley, Chile

Terroir

Colluvial, granite soils

Grapes
Carmenere 100%

Vinification 

Manual harvesting in crates followed by double sorting first by bunch then the grapes themselves.  Passed on to a chilled refrigerated room for treading and maceration on the skin is carried out for 35 days.  Malolactic fermentation is carried out in vats for a period of 3 months with regular stirring.

Aging

In French oak for 10 months.

Colour:

Deep crimson

Bouquet:

Fresh and intense aromas of prune, white pepper, notes of rosemary, thyme and hints of eucalyptus

Taste:

A medium bodied, dry wine with gentle tannins. An array of berries, red fruit, spice and smokiness on the palette

Food Pairing

Meats, pasta dishes and medium aged cheeses.

Alcohol

14 % Vol.

Serving Temperature:

18 °C.

Aging Potential:

2-4 years