Terrunyo Carmenere 2019

The most impressive Carmenere I remember from Concha y Toro has to be the 2019 Terrunyo Carmenere, produced with selected grapes from their plot 27 in Peumo in Cachapoal, complemented with 3% Cabernet franc and 2% Cabernet Sauvignon. The grapes were ripe and the wine reached 14.5% alcohol, but it goes unnoticeable and comes through as balanced and fresh. The oak is perfectly integrated; they have shortened the élevage in barrique to nine months and still used 58% new barrels! 60,000 bottles produced. It was bottled in September 2020.

Blackberries, blueberries, violets, dark chocolate and pine needles on the nose. It’s medium-bodied with fine-grained tannins. Fresh and juicy with spicy, perfumed and herbal character. Drink or hold.

The aromatic nose displays scents of vanilla, tomato leaf and blackberry. This is a full-bodied wine with gripping tannins. The palate shows intense blueberry and blackberry flavors, with hints of baking spices and just enough acidity to freshen up the lingering finish.