Spicy, savoury, balanced.
The Falernia estate is located in the northernmost viticultural region of Chile, in the Elqui Valley and this wine is made from what has come to be known as Chile's grape - Carmenere.
Harvested from sites 1850-2100 feet 60% the grapes for this wine have been partially dried (appassimento style like Amarone) which adds weight and concentration. The wine was then aged 6-8 months in American oak.
Expect a very savoury nose of grilled bell pepper and toasted spice aromas layered with wild berries and tobacco, leather, iodine and bacon fat. The palate leads with sweet expressive fruit then vanilla and licorice, leather and black chocolate. It has spicy undertones and a long balanced finish.
Pairs great with Gone Crackers Olive Oil & Cracked Pepper
Rich Meats , Barbeque, Cheese - Hard/Aged, GONE CRACKERS, Game Day Wines
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Wine Diva reviewed - 2023-10-19 13:17:42.0
