Primus wines are produced by the Veramonte winery. Veramonte represents a return to Agustin Huneeus' Chilean roots. When he spearheaded development of the Veramonte Estate in 1990, there were less than 100 acres of grapevines planted in the Casablanca Valley.
The coastal mountain ranges surrounding the Casablanca estate create a unique terroir with a diversity of microclimates. The valley floor's cool climate is reminiscent of Carneros and ideal for growing premium Chardonnay. The foothills are warmer, akin to the more Northern reaches of the Napa Valley. Here, the climate is more suited to varieties like Carmenëre, the lost Bordeaux grape that has become Chile's citizen and the basis of Primus, our racy, exotic Chilean blend.
Using the latest viticultural technology developed in California, rootstock has been matched to each vineyard block and clone. Vertical trellising and dense vine spacing balance growth and fruit production. Veramonte's Casablanca vineyard produces significantly lower yields than other grape growing regions in Chile, resulting in grapes with more intensity and concentration.
Recognizing that the region also had potential as a tourist destination for its proximity to Santiago, Huneeus began to plant the estate and in 1995, constructed the first Napa Valley style hospitality center in Chile. The first wines were released in 1996.
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Deep, dark opaque garnet color. Aromas of ripe black berry fruit with a subtle hint of toasty oak. Red and black berry fruit flavors
with hints of dried plums, fresh acidity and a long finish with fine, elegant tannins.
Blend: 39% Cabernet Sauvignon, 28% Carmenere, 23% Syrah, 10% Merlot
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Primus Malbec 2010 is a deep violet purple. It has dark plum, blackberry and violet notes. Raspberry, plum and blueberry flavors
merge with floral notes of violet, subtle lack pepper and tobacco. Full and structured, with well-integrated tannins and a lengthy finish.
Blend: 82% Malbec, 10%...
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Deep, dark opaque red. Aromas of ripe black berry fruit with a
subtle hint of toasty oak. Flavors of red and black berry fruit
flavors with hints of dried plums, fresh acidity and a long finish
with fine, elegant tannins.
Blend: 95% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Syrah
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The 2010 growing season was marked by medium temperatures and rain absence. The yields were considerably lower than last year and in the case of Colchagua Valley, were also affected by higher frost incidents. Due to the dry season and lower temperatures, grapes ripened in optimal conditions to...
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Deep, dark opaque red. Ripe black berry fruit with a subtle hint of toasty oak. Red and black berry fruit flavors with hints of dried plums, fresh acidity and a long finish with fine, elegant tannins.
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#95 Wine Spectator Top 100 of 2012
The 2009 growing season experienced a cool spring followed by a warm summer. Favorable temperatures provided for good ripening and resulted in intensely concentrated flavors, healthy grapes, and excellent red, ripe fruit flavors with elegant yet powerful...
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The 2008 growing season was warm which provided good ripening and excellent red, ripe fruit flavors. Care was taken to avoid over-exposure from the direct afternoon sunlight. Rainfall was lower than average, which combined with the
warm temperatures provided healthy grapes, intense fruit flavors...
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This first release of a Cabernet Sauvignon under the Primus label, was made from our best selection of fruit after years spent learning how to best retrieve elegant characters from Cabernet Sauvignon. The grapes are carefully selected
by double-sorting by hand. A long cold maceration enhances the...
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The 2008 growing season was warm which provided good ripening and excellent red, ripe fruit flavors. Care was taken to avoid over-exposure from the direct afternoon sunlight. Rainfall was lower than average, which combined with the
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The 2007 growing season was characterized by its great fruit concentration, a mild summer slowed the
ripening process and reduced the yields naturally, which resulted in greater concentration, with slowly
ripenening and delicate fruit, healthy grapes and elegant yet powerful tannins.
The...
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A blend of Carmenere, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot.
The 2006 growing season was characterized by even ripening conditions resulting in a balanced set crop. Favorable weather, long hang time and a smooth harvest yielded intensely concentrated flavors. Primus 2006 combines striking rich, ripe...
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36% Cabernet Sauvignon, 31% Syrah, 17% Merlot, 16% Carmenere
The 2006 growing season was characterized by even ripening conditions resulting in a balanced set crop. Favorable weather, long hang time and a smooth harvest yielded intensely concentrated flavors. Primus 2006 combines striking rich,...
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The wine is dark opaque garnet, with aromas of exotic spice, toast and hints of tobacco and mint. The massive flavor is mouthfilling with lush blackberry and cherry notes with smooth powerful tannins.
One of the first cool-climate reds from Chile, the newest verstion of primus is packed with...
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The wine is dark opaque garnet, with aromas of exotic spice, toast and hints of tobacco and mint.The massive flavor is mouthfilling with lush blackberry and cherry notes with smooth powerful tannins.
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Number 5 on the of 2007!
Primus is a racy blend of Carmenere, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon made from the highest quality grapes at the Veramonte Estate. It showcases the rare Carmenere variety, a distinctive grape that has found its home in Chile.
Well structured with mature, ripe fruit...
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