COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2018
GRAPE
Carmenere
PRODUCER
Hacienda Araucano S.A
REGION
Rapel Valley
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Alka Carmenere from Hacienda Araucano S.A. is a 100% Carmenere wine from Chile's Colchagua Valley. Produced by Hacienda Araucano, part of the Domaines François Lurton group, the wine embodies a philosophy of revealing Carmenere's potential for finesse and complexity. The grapes are sourced from vineyards in Lolol and Apalta, cultivated using biodynamic and organic farming practices. The 2018 vintage is noted for its deep color and complex aromatic profile, reflecting the region's suitability for this varietal and the producer's commitment to quality.
ALCOHOL
15.0%
AVG. PRICE
€79
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
NO
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Carmenere was once mistaken for Merlot in Chile.
Fact 02
Hacienda Araucano practices biodynamic and organic farming.
Fact 03
François Lurton's vision was to reveal Carmenere's 'nobility'.
Fact 04
The wine is aged in new French oak barrels.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Alka Carmenere undergoes a winemaking process that begins with pre-fermentation cold maceration for 6-8 days. Alcoholic fermentation takes place in a mix of small vats (75-80%) and barrels (20-25%), with some sources indicating fermentation in amphorae for a portion of the wine. Extended maceration for approximately 20 days follows to build complexity and structure. Malolactic fermentation is completed in barrels, and the wine is then aged for 18 months in new French oak barrels. The vines used are around 20 years old and are cultivated using organic and biodynamic farming methods.
