Undurraga Carmenere 2020 75cl
Pour this and you get deep purple in the glass, then a wave of plum and gentle spice off the top. It's soft and smooth, the kind of red that doesn't make you work for it. There's a little black-pepper twist on the finish that's pure Carménère, Chile's signature grape. Grab it for a nyama choma night, a slow Friday, or whenever you want a proper red without the homework.
Nose first: ripe plum, a hint of dark cherry, a whiff of warm spice. On the palate it's rounded and easy, good intensity but nothing harsh, the tannins (that dry grip on your gums) are soft and well-behaved. It carries nicely through the finish where a little peppery, almost savoury note shows up. This one's never aged in oak, so what you taste is pure fruit, no woody or vanilla layer getting in the way. A medium-bodied red that's smooth and approachable, start to finish.
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Where it's from
This comes from Viña Undurraga, one of Chile's old hands, started back in 1885 by Francisco Undurraga on an estate just outside Santiago. Fun bit: they were the first Chilean winery to ship wine to the United States, way back in 1903. The 'U by Undurraga' range is their fruit-forward, no-fuss line, blended here as mostly Carménère with a splash of Syrah for a bit of extra spice and depth. The fruit's grown across Chile's Central Valley, where warm dry summers and cool nights ripen the grapes slowly.
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- What is the price of Undurraga Carmenere 2020 75cl?
Undurraga Carmenere 2020 75cl is KSh 1,619 at Oaks & Corks. Order online for delivery in 30 minutes for most areas in Nairobi, or next day countrywide.
- What does Undurraga Carménère 2020 75cl taste like?
Smooth and rounded, with plum and dark cherry up front, a touch of warm spice, and a peppery savoury note on the finish. Soft tannins, medium body, very approachable.
- What is the ABV of Undurraga Carménère 2020?
It's 13% ABV, a comfortable middle for a Chilean red.
- How should I serve it?
Slightly cool, about 16 to 18°C, in a red-wine glass. If the bottle's warm from the room, pop it in the fridge for 20 minutes first. No decanting needed.
- What food pairs with Undurraga Carménère?
Made for grilled red meat. Nyama choma, steak, burgers and lamb chops all sing with it. Tomato pasta, pizza and roast chicken work too.
- Where is it from?
Chile, from Viña Undurraga, a winery founded in 1885. The grapes come from Chile's Central Valley.
- Is this wine oaked?
No, it's vinified without oak, so you get clean, pure fruit and spice rather than any vanilla or woody flavours. It's a blend of mostly Carménère with a bit of Syrah.
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Undurraga Carmenere 2020 75cl price in Kenya
Buy Undurraga Carmenere 2020 75cl online in Nairobi, Kenya for KSh 1,619. Order now for fast delivery across Nairobi — usually within 30 minutes — or next-day delivery countrywide.
