2021 Concha Y Toro Terrunyo Carmenere Peumo Vineyard Valle Del Cachapoal

(90 Points)  The nose is expressive and offers earthy ripe berry and leafy aromas. It's friendly on the palate, with red fruit, vanilla bean and nutmeg flowing over a plush texture. — Jesica Vargas  Wine Enthusiast

The Peumo Vineyard is located at an altitude of 170 masl and extends along the Cachapoal River on the terraces of the Coastal Mountain Range. e vines were produced from cuttings from pre-phylloxera genetic material and are VSP-trained and cordon-pruned. The soils are deep and the top layer is clay, which retains moisture, enabling the vines to remain active until the grapes have been harvested. is soil also helps control the vine's vigor and growth.

The 2021-2022 season was notable for its cooler spring and marginally warmer summer. However, at harvest time the temperatures were slightly cooler, making it possible to wait until the Carmenère grapes reached the correct ripeness level. The wines this season are more concentrated and intensely colored with a fresher pro le, and stand out for their freshness, quality and elegance.

Vinification: Manual selection of clusters and berries. The grapes are gravity fed from the selecting table to the tanks, where they undergo the alcoholic fermentation for 9 days. Following a 10-20 days post-fermentative maceration, the wine is racked into stainless steel tanks where it undergoes malolactic fermentation and then it matures in barrels. the wine is racked into stainless steel tanks where it undergoes malolactic fermentation and then it matures in barrels.

Tasting Notes: Deep, dark violet. A fresh and flavorful wine that reveals the spicy side of Carmenère, with a hint of roast red pepper, ash, red fruit and baking spices. Medium-bodied and refined in the mouth, it showcases juicy fruit and a long, smooth finish. Always an elegant expression of Peumo.