Concha Y Toro, Peumo (Cachapaol Valley, Chile) Carmenere 2013

Nov 15, 2015

By Rich Cook

This comes from a new fairly new line in the Concha Y Toro fleet that features what they call "single river, single vineyard varietal wines in a warming world," the theory being that riverbank soil, cool river-driven microclimates and the influence of the mighty Andes range are worth bottling as unique offerings.  This is a very nice glass that shows macerated blackberry, plum and mild notes of pepper and brown spice aromas and flavors that are well integrated and finish long, with the pepper notes coming slightly forward.  This kind of quality at this price is hard to come by! Pair it with richer fowl — duck or pheasant will work.  Contains 10% Cabernet Sauvignon.

Country / Region

Cachapaol Valley, Chile

Appellation

Peumo

Grape Variety

Carmenere

Color

Red

Vintage

2013

Score

91

Price

US $ 17.00

Producer

Concha Y Toro