COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2019
GRAPE
Carmenere
PRODUCER
Antiyal Winery
REGION
Maipo Valley
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Antiyal Carmenere Viñedo Escorial 2019 is a single-varietal Carmenere from Chile's Maipo Valley, produced by Antiyal Winery. Founded by biodynamic pioneer Alvaro Espinoza, the winery emphasizes a holistic approach to winemaking, respecting the vineyard's terroir. The 'El Escorial' vineyard, planted in 2003 at 500 meters elevation, features rocky, low-fertility soils. The wine is distinguished by its 100% Carmenere varietal purity, biodynamic certification, and aging exclusively in concrete eggs, which aims to preserve the natural expression of the grape and its origin.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€75
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Antiyal means 'sons of the sun' in the Mapuche language.
Fact 02
The 'El Escorial' vineyard was planted in 2003.
Fact 03
This wine is aged solely in concrete eggs, avoiding oak.
Fact 04
It is Demeter certified for biodynamic practices.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Antiyal Carmenere Viñedo Escorial 2019 is produced using 100% Carmenere grapes from the 'El Escorial' vineyard. Viticulture follows organic and biodynamic principles, with hand-harvesting. Fermentation occurs naturally with native yeasts in large stainless steel tanks over 25 days. The wine then undergoes 12 months of aging exclusively in concrete eggs, a technique chosen to preserve the varietal's character and the vineyard's mineral expression without oak influence. Production for this vintage was approximately 3,300 bottles.
