20 Carmenere

Question 1

Carmenere GI

Answer 1

Chile: Central Valley

Question 2

Carmenere Climate

Answer 2

Warm

(Long, sunny growing season)

Question 3

Where Carmenère originate?

Answer 3

Bordeaux

However, it is rarely found there now.

Question 4

When Carmenere is not fully riped, what unpleasant aromas/flavors does it adds to wines?

Answer 4

Pungent herbacous:

Green bell pepper (Capsicum)

Tomato leaf

Question 5

Carmenere

2,3,5,6,8(Age),9,10

Answer 5

2 Deeply coloured

3 Full-bodied

5 Medium to High

6 High tannin

8 Black fruits (blackberry)

Herbal note (eucalyptus)

Oak (coffee, Chocolate)

Age = Leather, Earth

9 Oaked

10 Both

More commonly found as a blend with others such as Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot