Carmenere Flashcards

1
Q

Where is the native home of Carmenere

A

Bordeaux

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2
Q

Where is Carmenere most widely grown

A
  • Chile
  • Central Valley
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3
Q

Carmenere climate

A
  • Warm
  • It requires a long sunny growing season to ripen
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4
Q

What happens if Carmenere wine is harvested not fully ripe

A
  • Pronounced aromas of Herbacouse aromas
  • Green Capsicum
  • Tomatoe leaf
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5
Q

Carmenere Palate
Acid-Tannin-Body-Flavour

A
  • Acid=Medium to High
  • Tannin=High
  • Body=Full
  • Flavours=Fresh black fruits
  • Blackberry
  • Coffee
  • Chocolate
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6
Q

Carmenere aged aromas

A
  • leather
  • earth
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