Casa La Tenca
Reserva Carmenere 2023
| Denomination | DO Colchagua Valley |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Area | Colchagua Valley (Chile) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Carmènere |
| Aging | Ageing in oak barrels (mainly French oak with a portion of American oak) |
- Format and alcohol content: 0.75 l bottle, 14% vol, Casa La Tenca Reserva Carmènère
- Origin and variety: 100% Carmènère, Colchagua Valley Denomination (Chile), vintage 2023
- Colour and aromas: violet ruby; plum, black fruits, pepper, roasted pepper
- Flavour: rich and deep, soft tannins, balanced acidity, spicy and tobacco finish
- Vinification and serving: maceration at 8°C; aged in oak; serve at 14–18°C and decant for 1 hour
Description
What kind of wine it is
Casa La Tenca Reserva Carmenere is a still red wine that expresses the essence of the Colchagua Valley. Made from Carmenere grapes from Casa La Tenca, it appears a ruby red colour with brilliant violet highlights. The sensory profile showcases a full-bodied and spicy style, defined by soft tannins and refined acidity. On the palate, it reveals a rich and deep texture, with a persistent finish evoking black fruits, spices, and dry tobacco. Its enveloping structure makes it the perfect companion for grilled red meats, game, and flavourful mature cheeses.
Where it comes from
This wine is born in the heart of Chile's Colchagua Valley, a region characterised by an ideal microclimate. The vineyards stretch across coastal hills refreshed by breezes from the Pacific Ocean and the Andes, essential for maintaining the freshness of the aromas. The soils have a granitic composition and are sandy-clayey, with the presence of volcanic stones. In this unique environment, Carmenere acquires an intense colour and a distinctive spicy note. Casa La Tenca, a historic estate founded by the Bulnes family, owes its name to a local songbird, demonstrating its commitment to sustainable viticulture and the protection of biodiversity.
How it is produced
The production process begins with manual harvesting, sometimes carried out through night picking to preserve the fragrance of the bunches. The grapes undergo cold maceration before fermentation at a controlled temperature. Through regular pumping over and frequent tastings, optimal extraction of aromas and colour is achieved. Maturation takes place in French and American oak barrels, which smooth the wine's spicy notes. This time in wood imparts an elegant texture, offering a tasting experience characterised by notes of black berries, pepper, roasted pepper, and subtle hints of tobacco.
History and Curiosities
Casa La Tenca Reserva Carmènere originates in the evocative Colchagua Valley, on a nineteenth-century estate founded by the Bulnes family. Its name pays tribute to the tenca, a typical local thrush, and reflects the winery's deep commitment to wildlife protection and sustainable viticulture. The 2023 vintage elegantly expresses this noble heritage, combining the authentic vocation of the land with a rigorous environmental ethic. This Chilean wine tells the story of a preserved ecosystem.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
14 -16 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
| Name | Casa La Tenca Reserva Carmenere 2023 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red green still |
| Denomination | Colchagua Valley DO |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Carmènere |
| Country | Chile |
| Region | Colchagua Valley |
| Vendor | Casa La Tenca |
| Story | History and Curiosities Casa La Tenca Reserva Carmènere originates in the evocative Colchagua Valley, on a nineteenth-century estate founded by the Bulnes family. Its name pays tribute to the tenca, a typical local thrush, and reflects the winery's deep commitment to wildlife protection and sustainable viticulture. The 2023 vintage elegantly expresses this noble heritage, combining the authentic vocation of the land with a rigorous environmental ethic. This Chilean wine tells the story of a preserved ecosystem. |
| Origin | Colchagua Valley, Chile |
| Soil composition | Granitic sediments with a silty-clay and sandy texture; in some vineyards sandy-clay soils with volcanic stones at the foot of the hills |
| Fermentation temperature | 26–28°C |
| Fermentation | 7–10 giorni |
| Production technique | Cold pre-fermentation maceration (8°C for 7 days), alcoholic fermentation for 7–10 days with daily pump-overs, ageing in oak barrels (predominantly French oak with a portion of American oak) |
| Wine making | Grapes cooled and macerated at 8°C for 7 days prior to alcoholic fermentation; alcoholic fermentation for 7–10 days at 26–28°C with daily pump-overs and regular tastings; maturation in oak barrels (mainly French oak with a portion of American oak). |
| Aging | Ageing in oak barrels (mainly French oak with a portion of American oak) |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |