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Red Wines
About This Wine
In Chile, it is known as Valle Central.
It is a vast stretch of land, spanning almost 250 miles from the Maipo Valley, just south of Santiago, to the southern end of the Maule Valley. It has been home to vineyards for generations, and over the past two decades, it has become the winegrowing capital of the country.
In terms of volume of wine produced, Valle Central is one of the largest growing regions in all of South America. And because of its size, it’s home to numerous microclimates that accommodate the growing of many different varieties — including what has become Chile’s signature red variety, Carmenere.
In decades past, Carmenere vines often were intermingled with Merlot plantings, and the farmers would simply create “field blends.” Today, a much more scientific approach is taken both in the vineyards and the Valle Central cellars, resulting in sublime, beautifully balanced wines like the 2011 El Guardian Merlot-Carmenere.
About Carmenere
Carmenère has a depth of color and flavor that can range from herbal to gamy and add complexity and interest to blends.
More About CarmenereTasting Notes
Download/Print- Grape Composition:Merlot and Carmenere
- Grape Source:Central Valley Growing Region of Chile
- Aromas & Flavors:Blackberry, Blueberry, Cherry, Tobacco, Plum, Pepper and a Hint of Vanilla
- Aging Vessels:Assorted Oak Barrels
- When to Drink:Now Through 2014
- Food Pairing Suggestionpork loin, or pasta with a rich meat sauce.
Member Ratings
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Wonderful
This wine is not at all dry an any was I love the small hints of tabbaco WI. Cheese. Great cigar lovers wine mixed well or even dinner with friends. I like it surved at 65deg it it get hot or cold you will miss the true art of wine making they put into it I make wines my self small family business and I would say 15 buck is well worth trying if I had the extra cash I would buy a case and age to its prime. Simply if you like grape hint of vanela and cigar its top of the like. I have payed 80 buck for an age wine last year it was good but the 2011 el guardian puts it under the table BUY THIS WINE!! You will love it.
Recipes
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Tomato Pesto Pasta A wonderful match with Cabernet Sauvignon, this recipe helps bring out the fruitful quality of the wine. It also matches nicely with other red wines, and serves 4. Get The Recipe
Tuscan Style Roasted Game Hens If you're looking for a change from turkey or ham this holiday season, try this easy-to-prepare dish that matches well with both white and red wines. It serves 6... Get The Recipe
Pan Fried Lamb Chops This recipe, which makes 4 servings, features flavors that can be enjoyed with virtually any red wine. Turn it into a complete meal with a side dish jasmine rice. Get The Recipe
Smoked Salmon Penne Pasta In a world of "anything goes" food-and-wine pairing, we're always on the lookout for recipes that match well with either white or red wines. This is one such recipe, and it makes two servings... Get The Recipe
