Every high-end red wine is highly sought after for its mellow and lingering aftertaste. But behind its rich and mellow aroma, it is inseparable from the raw material for brewing - Carmenere grapes.
traces back the planting history of Carmenere . In the 19th century, it almost encountered a crisis of extinction. The phylloxera disaster broke out in Europe, causing large-scale destruction of grapevine cultivation, and then spread overseas. Parasitic lice feed on the roots of grapevines, causing the vines to die.
Therefore, in all important grape plantations in the Old World, North America and Australia, grapes must be grafted onto disease and pest resistant rootstocks. Today, Chile is the only country where Carmenere grapes are grown, and is unique in that all grapes are grown on their own genuine rootstocks.
Since the Carmenère grape was brought to Chile from Bordeaux in the 19th century, its unique climate conditions and geographical location have provided unique conditions for the cultivation of Carmenère. Chile's Central Valley has a mild Mediterranean climate , with hot and dry summers and daytime temperatures rising to 32 degrees. The warmer temperatures are conducive to the accumulation of sugar.
At night, the cold air brought by the Andes Mountains can help the grapes maintain their aroma, freshness and acidity. The temperature between hot and cold poles creates a temperature difference between day and night, allowing the grape fruits to reach a more balanced ripening state.
In addition to its climate and geographical advantages, its soil is dry, sunny, and irrigated by meltwater from the ice and snow in the Andes, providing ideal conditions for growing healthy grapevines. Carmenère was once mistaken for Merlot until 1994 when grape varietologist Jean-Michel Bouriscott corrected its name.
Chile In addition to Carménère, premium wines and excellent national wines for export to Europe are grown around Santiago and in various valleys in the Andes (see Wine Regions).
Traditionally, país grapes are used only to produce simple table wines. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Carmenere are the most important red grape varieties. Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay are outstanding white wine grapes. The most important wine-growing region is the Maipo Valley near Santiago, where Cabernet Sauvignon wines in particular have attracted international attention.
The most famous wine among Cabernet Sauvignon is Don Melchor from the Concha y Toro winery, which ranks highly in international competitions. Chilean red wine has a rich fruity and spicy taste and low tannin content. White wines are characterized by fresh, fruity flavors and excellent richness.
Of course, in addition to these old wineries, young Chilean wineries are also gradually emerging. The Chilean wine you drink may come from them. In fact, Chile is only a third-rate country on the world stage. Although it is the most developed country in South America, its overall influence is not great. However, it can be said that it is overtaking in a corner by relying on high-quality wine!
Chile’s planting area is much smaller than that of neighboring country Argentina , but it produces recognized high-quality wines that are loved by the Chinese. Many Chinese foodies are fans of it. Therefore, Chile has always been called China’s “wine estate”. Its unique mellow taste lingers like a lingering sound for three days. High-quality red wine, presented to you as a visionary.
