Carmenère Amplus One 2018

SANTA EMA

Carmenère Amplus One
2018

  • Sustainable
Country
Chile
Regulated designation
Denominación de Origen
Region
Valle Central
Subregion
Valle del Rappel, Valle de Colchagua
Varietal(s)
Carmenère 85 %
Syrah 10 %
Carignan 5 %
Colour
Red
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 86ºF (30ºC) followed by a 6-day post-fermentation process. Upon completion of the malolactic fermentation, the wine was aged in French oak barrels for 12 months for greater complexity and structure. Amplus One Carmenere is aged for 12 months in French oak barrels (25% new, 50% second use, 25% third use), with a minimum of 6 months in the bottle.

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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