{"title":"Chile","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"carmenere-la-playa-2017","title":"Carmenere La Playa 2019","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e£13.95\u003c\/span\u003e per bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV 12.5%\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDeep ruby in colour this is Chile`s signature red grape varietal. Deliciously intense with hints of blackcurrants, chocolate, coffee and spicy pepper aromas. Medium bodied on the palate with velvety smooth fresh berry fruit flavours. The wine is lightly oaked to give body, toasted notes and sweet spices such as cinnamon and vanilla on the finish.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePerfect with spicy foods, such as Thai, Indian and some Japanese cuisine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Colchagua Valley is a three hour drive south of Santiago and home to many of Chile`s finest wineries. The region is influenced by the coastal maritime breezes and micro climate affected by Lake Rapel. The Andes mountains which dominate the country tower over the valley in the distance and are the water source used to irrigate the vines. The region is renowned for many of the finest Merlots, Cabernets and Carmenère.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Viña La Playa estate occupies some of Colchagua Valley`s most desirable acreage benefitting from its own unique micro-climate due to the Tinguirrica and Limarí rivers which run through the vineyards. Comprising 600 acres and a $10 million state of the art winery, this excellent producer is owned by the Sutil family who make superb modern fruit-driven wines from grapes sourced entirely from the estate. Exciting new vineyard development in the coastal Limari Valley, north of Santiago, is starting to produce some outstanding cool climate varietals. 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It has a medium body with fresh acidity and ripe tannins for structure to compliment the concentrated fruit. Using gravity in the winery to assist the wine movement, the wine goes through open top wooden and concrete tanks for maceration followed by spontaneous fermentation using native yeasts it is then aged for 18 months in different barrels and blended for a complex and rich wine.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCharcuterie, goat cheese, duck prepared in different ways. Dishes based on mushrooms, or truffles compliment this wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe cool Pacific coastal Limari Valley, isolated from Chile`s traditional vineyards, lies 5 hours drive north of Santiago, towards the Atacama Desert. It has only recently been planted with premium cool climate varietals but indications hint at future grandeur. Pungent aromatic Sauvignon Blanc, subtle perfumed Pinot and spicy Syrah are the early produce of juvenile vineyards.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEmiliana Organic Vineyards have a presence in Chile’s most prestigious wine valleys, from Limari to Bio Bio. All organic wines grown in a way that preserves the natural balance of life and helps sustain the environment for the future. A key focus is to use no chemicals, no synthetic pesticides, fertilisers or additives to ensure better quality and sense of place. 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