An ancient Bordeaux varietal that was very important in the 17th and 18th centuries but used today mostly for blends, ala Petit Verdot. In fact most of the more famous wineries in the Medoc region in Bordeaux owe their notoriety to Carmenère and Cabernet Franc. The vine is very susceptible to Coulure, a vine condition that drastically reduces yields and overall quality. Now undergoing a revival in Chile, where for years it was mistaken for Merlot, and also Italy, where it is a successful blending partner to the Sangiovese. Look for aromas and flavors of red fruits and fresh herbs.
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| Masi Rosso delle Venezie Veneto Grandarella Appassimento 2006 | Veneto | Red | |
| Terra Andina Carmenère Rapel Valley Reserva 2008 | Rapel Valley | Red | |
| Winexpert Limited Edition Carmenere Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 | Maipo | Red | |
| Inama Veneto Piu 2005 | Veneto | Red | |
| guelbenzu Colchagua Valley 2003 | Colchagua Valley | Red | |
| Errazuriz Panilonco Carmenère Reserve Colchagua Valley 2005 | Colchagua Valley | Red | |
| Vina Casablanca Rapel Valley Carmenere 2005 | Rapel Valley | Red | |
| Louis Philip Edwards Colchagua Valley Carmenere 2006 | Colchagua Valley | Red | |
| Casillero del Diablo Choapa Valley 2005 | Choapa Valley | Red | |
| Colvin Vineyards Carmenère Walla Walla Valley 2003 | Walla Walla Valley | Red | |
| Viña Canata Paso Hondo Carmenere Reserva Bio Bio Valley 2001 | Bio Bio Valley | Red | |
| Montes Purple Angel Colchagua Valley 2003 | Colchagua Valley | Red |