2017 Vina Requingua Arte Noble Carmenere - (Bottle - 1/75cl)

Vina Requingua estate was founded in 1961 by Santiago Achurra Larrain. Nowadays, the new generation of the family is considered among Chile’s top 20 producers.

The vineyards are situated in Curico Valley in which the climate is more Mediterranean (long, dry summers with cool nights) with varied soils. This offers superb conditions for growing many different grape varieties. In 2001, Benoit Fitte joined the winery. As a native from France he has brought his winemaking experience with him.
The Carmenere is popular in Chile as it is the 5th most important grape in the country, with an average of 8 800 hectares.

The grapes are kept in cold vats for a pre fermentative maceration. Then the traditional fermentation method begins with regular pumping over. The final wine is aged on its lees in contact with French oak for six months.