TerraNoble Winery in the Maule Valley of Chile continues exploring the most optimal terroirs to suit specific varieties. Carménère is one variety that is suited well, and the winery champions the grape to reflect its distinctive flavors with intense aromas and complexity.
Through expansion, they’ve managed to spearhead diversity, and produce different styles of Carménère. The CA1 from the Andes Foothills is described as the “ultra-premium Carménère” line, which also includes a CA2 Carménère from the coastal region of Colchagua Valley, showcasing distinct characteristics.
Exploring this lineup would give you an opportunity to observe the diversity of Carménère, and how different it tastes when grown in different regions and climates. Experiment firsthand and try them all!
Here’s a guide to learn more about Carménère when tasting, too.
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2017 TerraNoble Gran Reserva Carménère, Maule Valley, Chile
This is a ripe, rich style with spice and black fruits finishing with a dose of chocolate notes. Good acidity and medium-long finish, with some vegetal and plum notes.
2016 TerraNoble CA1 Carménère Andes Foothills, Colchagua Valley, Chile
Smooth and inviting, with savory notes of plum, bell pepper and cherry. The finish has a touch of spice and chocolate notes, with good acidity and tannins.
2017 TerraNoble CA1 Carménère Andes Foothills, Colchagua Valley, Chile
Intense and lively, with blackberry tobacco and chocolate notes. The finish is dry and balanced, with nice structure and acidity.
2017 TerraNoble CA2 Carménère Costa, Colchagua Valley, Chile
This is a fruity and vibrant Carmenere with cherry, plum and pepper aromas and flavors. The finish is long and full of life with leather and chocolate notes; elegant finish with round, soft tannins.
2018 TerraNoble Gran Reserva Carignan, Maule Valley, Chile
A wonderfully complex Carignan with layers of dark fruits, cherry and plum. The finish is long and clean, with inviting tobacco and licorice notes.
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