Carmenere
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Grande Vidure
Carmenere is a red wine grape with signature aromas of soy, red pepper, smoke. Structure: Medium(+) body, Medium acidity, Medium(+) tannin, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Merlot and Malbec.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for ripe dark fruit plus distinct red-pepper savory notes.
- Assess tannin as medium-plus but less rigid than top Cabernet Sauvignon (#1929).
Confidence signals
- Red-pepper and black-plum pairing
- Moderate-acid plush palate
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Colchagua · Maipo · Peumo
- Classic styles: Savory medium-full varietal red · Bordeaux-family blend component
Common questions
Is Carmenere a red or white grape variety?
Carmenere is a red wine grape variety.
What does Carmenere smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Carmenere include soy, red pepper and smoke. Structural profile: Medium(+) body, Medium acidity, Medium(+) tannin, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Carmenere?
Documented tells for Carmenere: Look for ripe dark fruit plus distinct red-pepper savory notes. and Assess tannin as medium-plus but less rigid than top Cabernet Sauvignon (#1929)..
What is Carmenere most often confused with in blind tasting?
Carmenere is most commonly confused with Merlot, Malbec and Zinfandel. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Carmenere grown?
Classic regions for Carmenere include Colchagua, Maipo and Peumo.