Kunza Carménère

Winemaker Notes

Our Carmenere has an intense dark-violet color. The wine features aromas of fresh red fruit, hints of plums, jams and spices. Its flavor is sweet with tannins.
 
Perfect companion for red meats, herby dishes, or mature cheeses.
 
Line: Varietal
Varietal composition: 100% Carménère
Apellation: D.O. Villa Alegre
Trellis system: VSP
Soil Type: Sandy loam earth

 
Harvest: At the middle of March
Cold soaking: 3 days
Yeast: Actiflore F33
Fermentation Temperature: 26-28ºC
Pump-Overs: 3 daily
Total Skin contact: 12 days
Filtration: Yes
Alcohol: 13.5%
Residual sugar: 3.3 g/L
Total acidity: 3.48 g/L
pH: 3.63
Suggested Temperature: 16-18ºC