Perez CruzLimited Edition Carmenère 2021

Product code: 15688
£19.65 inc VAT
Country
Country: Chile
Region
Region: Maipo Valley
Type
Type: Red Wine
Winery
Winery: Perez Cruz
Alcohol
Alcohol: 14%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Winemaker
Winemaker: German Lyon
Grape
Grape: Carmenère
Grape: Carmenère 91%, Cabernet Sauvignon 9
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Country
Country: Chile
Region
Region: Maipo Valley
Type
Type: Red Wine
Winery
Winery: Perez Cruz
Alcohol
Alcohol: 14%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Winemaker
Winemaker: German Lyon
Grape
Grape: Carmenère
Grape: Carmenère 91%, Cabernet Sauvignon 9

Product Notes

Perez Cruz Limited Edition Carmenère is a splendid Chilean wine from the Maipo Valley. Possessing a deep violet hue, this special wine exhales a bouquet of spicy, ripe red fruits with a touch of oak. Remarkably well-structured, the Carmenère is layered with complex flavours of red fruits adorned with earthy nuances, proving its cultivated subtlety. With a long-lasting silky finish, it pairs elusively with mature cheeses and robust grills. A wine marked by its intensity and elegance, it reflects the finest crafting techniques that accentuate the distinct Carmenère grape. It's no surprise it's often hailed as a beacon of Chilean viniculture.

Tasting Notes

Vibrant notes of ripe black fruits, combine with earthy hints, nut, spice and fine herbal notes that are characteristic of Maipo Alto. Elegant and complex on the palate with supple tannins and a savoury finish.

About the Winery

Perez Cruz

Nestled within the lush Maipo Alto Valley of Chile, Perez Cruz winery is a beacon of astonishing viticulture. Esteemed for its sustainable methods, the winery sits gracefully within 250 hectares of thriving vineyards, blanketing the landscape in a swathe of vibrant green. Founded in 2000, this family-owned estate has sculpted a remarkable reputation for producing quality boutique wines with an emphasis on single-variety expressions.

Hugging the Andes Mountains, the climate here is characterised by its contrasting daytime and nighttime temperatures. This diurnal variation promotes a slow ripening of grapes that, paired with the distinct mineral-rich soil of the valley, results in robust wines brimming with character, complexity and a truly unique personality.

Perez Cruz winery is highly celebrated for their high-end red wines from Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenère and Syrah, their flagship bottling being the "Liguai," a blend of these three grape varietals. Through careful selection of grapes from distinct plots and meticulous winemaking techniques, the estate captures the essence of the Maipo terroir in every bottle. There is an irresistible Chilean charm that permeates through the unique flavours and aromas of its prestigious wines.

The cutting-edge facility is designed to coincide with the natural environment, thus creating a harmonious blend between architecture and nature. Visitors are always welcomed with warming hospitality and treated to informative guided tours that encompass the winemaking process, from grape harvesting to bottling, along with extensive tastings and food pairings.

Above all, Perez Cruz winery can be described as a marriage between tradition and innovation; respecting age-old wine-growing practices whilst also embracing modernity to create wines of outstanding elegance and sophistication. Much more than an average winery, Perez Cruz offers an unforgettable experience that is sure to delight any wine enthusiast.

Although the story of Perez Cruz winery is relatively short, it's tale is rich and continues to leave no stone unturned in its pursuit to achieve wine-making excellence, and

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