Carmenère Explained 🍷🇨🇱

🍇 Carmenere, as rich as its wines, originated in Bordeaux. As a Cabernet Franc offspring, it's a sibling to Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.

🔥 When the phylloxera plague hit Bordeaux, Carmenere was wiped out completely, disappearing for a century.

⭐️ However, in 1994, DNA research concluded that the vine cuttings brought from Bordeaux to Chile in the 18th century, believed to be 'Merlot,' were actually Carmenere, thus, this mistake saved the variety.

🇨🇱 Today, Carmenere is the flagship wine of Chile, which accounts for 96% of the global production.

🫑 Carmenere wines often feature a rich taste, characterized by ripe dark fruits such as blackberry, black cherry, plum, and notes of green bell pepper which is the signature of the variety.

🙋🏻‍♂️ What are your thoughts on Carmenere? Let’s discuss it in the comments.

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