Miguel Torres Cordillera Carmenere

This wine has its origin in the famous Terroir of Peumo in the Cachapoal Valley. The valley is characterized by having a sub-humid Mediterranean climate, and its very warm days and very cold nights influenced by the Cachapoal River allow for a prolonged ripening period ideal for these vines. The vineyard is on a foothill, on granite soils of colluvial origin with a clay loam texture and the presence of stones, offering very good drainage and low fertility. This is ideal for controlling vigor and obtaining very limited production of an excellent Carménère.

Tasting note: Great color intensity. On the nose it expresses with splendid force the character of the Carménère variety, (berries, eucalyptus and leather), with notes of roasting -laurel and clove-, liquorice and pepper black. Great amplitude in the mouth and round tannins. Retronasal aromas of toasted bread and spices, ending in a long aftertaste.

Serving: This great wine is the ideal companion for roast lamb or pig as well as meats cooked over coals and spiced with aromatic herbs and licorice.

Winery: Miguel Torres
Appellation: Cachapoal Valley
Average age of vines: N/A
Farming Methods: Organic, sustainable
Maturation: In French oak barrels and Austrian foudre for 12 months. 5% new barrel, 14% foudre, 81% second-use barrel.
Soil: Granite-derived colluvial terrace of the kind typically found in the coastal mountains. The texture ranges from loam to clay loam. Slightly alkaline in pH, the soil is low in organic matter
Varietal: 100% Carmenere
Vineyard Orientation: South-east
Vineyard Size: 5 ha

Wine	Scores	Downloads	Reviews
Miguel Torres Cordillera Carmenere 2020	90 Vinous The 2020 Carménère Reserva Especial Cordillera de Los Andes spent 12 months in oak barrels, 5% of them new. Dark purple in hue. The ashy nose features blackberry over a layer of chutney. Indulgent and broad in the mouth. The firm tannins enhance the mild structure, with ripe flavors winning out in the end. 91 Wine Advocate The peppery and spicy 2020 Cordillera Carmenere has pungent varietal aromas and flavors, good ripeness at 14% alcohol and good freshness and balance in the palate, where the tannins are fine-grained. 50,000 bottles produced. It was bottled in December 2019 after one year in barrels and foudres.	Bottle Image Label Image Shelf Talker Tech Sheet
Miguel Torres Cordillera Carmenere 2021	92 Vinous The 2021 Carménère Cordillera de Los Andes is sourced from Peumo in the Cachapoal Valley. Aged for 12 months in French oak barrels and foudres, this expressive purple wine reveals aromas of ash and green bell pepper, complemented by blackberry marmalade over a faintly oaky layer. Rich, dry and creamy on the palate, the juicy yet slightly diluted mouthfeel releases its flavors with delicate balance. This is a well-crafted Carménère that displays the essence of its cold vintage.	Bottle Image Label Image Shelf Talker Tech Sheet
Miguel Torres Cordillera Carmenere 2022	N/A	Bottle Image Label Image Shelf Talker Tech Sheet	N/A