Carmenère Amplus One 2022

SANTA EMA

Carmenère Amplus One
2022

  • Sustainable
Country
Chile
Regulated designation
Denominación de Origen
Region
Valle Central
Subregion
Valle del Rappel, Valle de Colchagua
Varietal(s)
Carmenère
Syrah
Carignan
Alcohol percentage
14%
Colour
Red
Sugar
Dry
Producer's website

About this winery

With over 60 years of professional experience, Santa Ema are pioneers in the Maipo Valley where they are always searching for the best expressions of terroir, from the mountains to the coast. The beginnings of Santa Ema date back to the beginning of the 20th century, when don Pedro Pavone Voglino, an Italian immigrant, sportsperson, and businessman, discovered a great terroir in Isla de Maipo, where the head offices still operate today. The founder and his son, Félix Pavone Arbea, an...

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Production notes

The grapes were fermented in stainless steel tanks for 7 days at 86°F (30°C) followed by a 6-day post-fermentation process. Upon completion of the malolactic fermentation, the wine was aged 12 months in French oak barrels (25% new, 50% second use, 25% third use), with a minimum of 6 months in the bottle.

Tasting notes

Aroma: Expressive and intense, recalling red and black cherries and black currant, along with notes of tobacco, chocolate, and pencil lead. Palate: Well structured and potent with ripe and rounded tannins that lend a seductive and voluminous finish. Enjoy with pork, chicken, or turkey with creamy sauces. Also ideal with pastas and smoked cheeses.

Press reviews

Wine Spectator

- 92 points -

February 2021 (Vintage 2018)

A polished and vibrantly juicy red, with a blend of red currant and cherry flavors backed by fresh acidity. Shows minty accents on the finish, with notes of slate and spice. Drink now through 2025.

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James Suckling

- 91 points -

February 2020 (Vintage 2018)

Fresh-herb and leafy notes surround berry-coulis and pastry aromas, leading to a palate that has a supple, fresh and juicy feel with lithe, bright and juicy flavors of raspberries and red plums.

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