A RED GRAPE
Carmenere
What Carmenere tastes like
Carmenere is a red grape that appears in 8 of the appellations in our table. Where it is grown at its best known, the style is described this way: rich, velvety Merlot-led blend with ripe dark fruit and polished tannins.
Where Carmenere grows
Our appellations table names Carmenere in 8 wine regions. The ones with the most wines in our database are Saint-Émilion Classé (France), Colchagua Valley (Chile), Central Valley (Chile), Maipo Valley (Chile), Cachapoal Valley (Chile), Rapel Valley (Chile), Apalta (Chile) and Maule Valley (Chile).
How the place changes the glass
- Saint-Émilion Classé (France): Rich, velvety Merlot-led blend with ripe dark fruit and polished tannins. Climate: warm maritime-continental.
- Colchagua Valley (Chile): Ripe, full-bodied red with dark berries, herbal spice, and smooth tannin structure. Climate: warm Mediterranean with cool afternoon ocean influence.
- Central Valley (Chile): Herbal/green pepper (pyrazine), dark fruit, medium tannin. Chile's national red identity grape. Climate: mediterranean, warm.
- Maipo Valley (Chile): Classic, age-worthy Cabernet Sauvignons and bold reds.
What to eat with Carmenere
- In Saint-Émilion Classé: Beef bourguignon, lamb, aged hard cheeses, duck confit.
- In Colchagua Valley: Grilled meats, BBQ, empanadas, aged beef, hard cheeses.
- In Central Valley: Pastel de choclo, grilled meats, mushroom dishes.
Carmenere in our cellar
The appellations above account for about 75 Carmenere wines in the Sommurai database, which is how we know which regions pour it most.
Grapes to try next
If you like Carmenere, these red grapes are worth a glass: Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Merlot, Grenache and Cabernet Franc.
Quick answers
Where is Carmenere grown?
Our appellations table names Carmenere in 8 wine regions, including Saint-Émilion Classé (France), Colchagua Valley (Chile), Central Valley (Chile), Maipo Valley (Chile) and Cachapoal Valley (Chile).
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