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Marchigüe · Colchagua Valley

Tiny Blocks Carménère

Calcu · 2022

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Red · 2022

Velvety, fresh Carménère

Velvety, fresh Carménère. Blue flowers, black spice and red fruit; enveloping but fresh, with a smooth, fruity finish.

THE PLACE

Marchigüe

Small-block fruit from granitic-clay soils, handled by gravity in Calcu's geothermal winery.

IN THE CELLAR

95% Carménère; 5% Cabernet Franc

FOR THE LIST

Barbecued pork, paprika-spiced dishes, grilled vegetables or burgers.

A polished introduction to Carménère that emphasises floral lift and freshness over overt green or jammy notes.

THE WINE RECORD

95% Carménère; 5% Cabernet Franc

Blue flowers, black spice and red fruit; enveloping but fresh, with a smooth, fruity finish.

Origin / site
Marchigüe
Appellation
Colchagua Valley
Grape variety
95% Carménère; 5% Cabernet Franc
Vintage
2022
Alcohol
13.5%
Style
Velvety, fresh Carménère
The producer

Calcu works the coastal side of Colchagua's Marchigüe sector, where Pacific breezes moderate warm days and granitic clay soils naturally limit yields. Its gravity-fed winery uses geothermal energy, cutting gas and electricity use while handling fruit gently.

Vineyard & terroir

Small-block fruit from granitic-clay soils, handled by gravity in Calcu's geothermal winery.

Tasting notes

Blue flowers, black spice and red fruit; enveloping but fresh, with a smooth, fruity finish.

Food & service

Barbecued pork, paprika-spiced dishes, grilled vegetables or burgers.

Trade positioning

A polished introduction to Carménère that emphasises floral lift and freshness over overt green or jammy notes.