Arboleda Carmenere 2020
Type: Red
Country: Chile
Region: Aconcagua Costa
Grape Variety: 100% Camenere
Ratings: 93 James Suckling Points
Climate: Warm, dry climate with high daytime temperatures. The mild and cooler air from the Pacific Ocean cools the soil in the evening and moderates the temperature during the day
Terroir: Vines grow on soil that is formed over extrusive (volcanic) rocks and colluvial and alluvial deposits
Winemaking: Aged for 14 months in French oak
Color: Bright garnet-red
Nose: Opens elegantly to reveal its spicy character of black fruits with delicate notes of chocolate
Palate: The elegant palate is underscored by delicious acidity, silky tannins, good balance and great depth, with flavours that recall spices, red bell pepper and red fruits
About the Winery:
Arboleda was born in 1999 as part of the shared dream that inspired Robert Mondavi and Eduardo Chadwick to realize the potential of Chile as a world-class producer of fine wines. The name “Arboleda” in Spanish means “grove of trees” and is a tribute to the native Chilean trees that have been preserved within the vineyards that produce the Arboleda grapes.
The source of the Arboleda grapes comes from two self-contained estates within the valley. A stunning hillside property some 40kms inland was acquired and planted in 2000 with a selection of red grape varieties. This property was named “Las Vertientes” due to its natural springs of water.
Arboleda red wines aim for complete ripeness, full-bodied with high concentration of fruit, complexity and balance. Arboleda white wines aim to be fresh, and crispy with high acidity and intense aromatics. Therefore the vineyards were planted in 2005 in proximity to the sea, only 14 km from the Pacific Ocean in a property called “Chilhue”.
