Why is Carmenere called Chile's "National Treasure" variety?

The wine made from Carmenere has a unique taste and novelty , but it is a grape variety that is difficult to manage and has a small yield. It is the most characteristic and rare variety in Chile and requires a long ripening process . Originally originated in Bordeaux, France , it became extinct in France in the mid-nineteenth century due to pests and diseases in grape roots , but the climate in Chile is very suitable for the growth of Carmenere.

Planting area : Carmenere is planted in Chile, Italy, China and other places. There are also a few wineries in Bordeaux, where it was born, for blending, but the Central Valley is the largest wine in Chile. It is also the main planting place of Carmenere in Chile.

Growth characteristics: Carmenere is a late-ripening variety that prefers warm, well-drained, medium-to-low-fertility soils. The fruit is generally dark blue, and the fruit is medium in size. Due to poor fruiting, the root system is easily infected by diseases and insect pests, and the yield is very low.

Flavor profile: Wines made from Carmenere are extremely dark and full-bodied. Carménère can be brewed on its own or as a blend. Typically blended wines have flavors of red fruit, herbs, smoke and spice. Sometimes black pepper or tomato, coffee.

Wine tasting practice: Yuncang Winery's brand LEESON red wine has strong and delicate tannins, revealing the taste of black berries and spices, sometimes it feels like coffee in the mouth, and occasionally like bacon, celery, soy sauce, and has a good taste sense of structure, Carmenere wines have a high content of aromatic compounds called " pyrazines " , so the wine will also be accompanied by a little aroma of sweet pepper, green pepper, eucalyptus and even cocoa powder.

Food and wine pairing: Yuncang Winery’s brand LEESON red wine sharing Carmenere wine is generally dark in color, powerful but dense, with a very mature aroma of black berries, full-bodied, and complex aroma. It can not only match with all kinds of smoked, It goes well with chicken, pork, lamb and beef cooked such as roasts, or with dishes such as spicy dishes and tangy cheeses.