Chapter 20 - Carmenere, Malbec, and Pinotage

Question 1

Describe Carmenere

Answer 1

Black grape widely grown in Chile
Native to Bordeaux but rarely found there now.
Sunny/warm location
med-high acid, high tannin, full body
often oaked to soften tannin

Question 2

Where is Carmenere grown in Chile?

Answer 2

Central Valley

Question 3

Describe Carmenere at levels of ripeness

Answer 3

If under ripe: strong g.bell pep and tomato leaf

Ripe: fresh blackfruit and herbal (eucalyptus).

Question 4

Is Carmenere blended?

Answer 4

Made as single var sometimes but often blended w/ Cab Sauv or Merlot

Question 5

Describe Malbec

Answer 5

deep color, full body
high tannin, black fruit
oaked
blended w/ cab sauv or merlot often.

Question 6

Where is Malbec grown? Where most notably?

Answer 6

Argentina - most important black grape there.
Native to SW france but adapted to S.America

Most notably in Mendoza - high altitude

Question 7

Describe Pinotage

Answer 7

Specifically developed for warm/dry S.Africa.
Related to pinot noir and is similar in red fruit flavors.
med-tannin, high-acid

Question 8

Is Pinotage blended?

Answer 8

Can be single var. but also blended with Cab Sauv or Merlot, known as a Cape Blend