Winemaker Notes
TerraNoble Azara Carmenere (formerly Gran Reserva Carmenere) is of purple-red color with blueish hues. The wine unfolds on the nose an exceptional fruit intensity, with outstanding notes of black berries, fresh red fruits, and an earthy touch. It feels concentrated and juicy on the palate, with firm tannins underlined by a pleasant acidity that adds persistence and power.
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The 2021 Carménère Terranoble Azar originates from San Clemente in the Maule Region. Aged for 12 months in oak barrels and foudres, this garnet wine offers aromas of ash and blackberry, with subtle herbal and garrigue-like notes. Indulgent, rich and bold, it boasts polished tannins and a plush texture. This is a classic and bold Carménère with rich, savory flavors.
Dark, full-bodied and herbaceous with a spicy kick, Carménère found great success with its move to Chile in the mid-19th century. However, the variety went a bit undercover until 1994 when many plantings previously thought to be Merlot, were profiled as Carménère. Somm Secret— Carménère is both a progeny and a great-grandchild of the similarly flavored Cabernet Franc.
Maule is the Central Valley’s most southern and coolest zone, reaching a southern latitude of 35°S, yet it is still warmer and drier than Bío-Bío to its south. The Maule Valley enjoys success with a unique set of grapes.
It lays claim to the local variety, Pais (synonymous with Tinta Pais, which is actually Tempranillo), which has dominated much of the region’s area under vine until the recent past. Now many growers, not confined by the tradition and regulations of the Old World, also successfully grow Cabernet Sauvignon.
While Maule’s total area under vine remains relatively static, its old Carignan vineyards are undergoing a great revival. The VIGNO (Vignadores del Carignan Vintners) group, an association in charge of promoting this long-forgotten variety, is getting fantastic results from the old vines in its dry-farmed coastal zones.
The Maule includes the subregions of Talca, San Clemente, San Javier, Parral, Linares and Cauquenes.