Errazuriz Kai Carmenere 2016
KAI is Viña Errázuriz's most sophisticated Carmenere from its vineyards in the Aconcagua Valley. It reflects the true expression of Carmenere, which is now considered to be Chile’s emblematic variety.
Our KAI grapes were selected from the best plots of our MAX V vineyard in the Aconcagua Valley, 60 kilometres away from the Pacific Ocean. The region's Mediterranean climate features a long dry season with moderately warm summer days cooled by the soft evening breezes that enter the valley from the Pacific Ocean.
MAX V block was planted in 1993, 2013 and 2015. It is located on the south bank of the Aconcagua River in the alluvial plain, so it is fresher than MAX I and MAX II due to its proximity to the river and minimum slope without north exposure. This dffi erence in temperatures is especially pronounced during the summer months. The soil is deep with clay to clay loam texture and high stone content of up to 80%, which ensures excellent drainage. The subsoil's nature is homogeneous, consisting of a coarse-grained alluvial terrace of the Aconcagua River, rich in well-rounded pebbles.
| Winery | Errazuriz |
|---|---|
| Country | Chile |
| Region | Aconcagua |
| Wine Type | Red Wine |
| Grape variety | Carmenere |
| Bottle Size | Bottle |
| Vintage | 2016 |
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Errazuriz is one of the benchmark producers in Chile from the region of Aconcagua. Errazuriz owned different vineyards from different areas such as those located in the coastal areas as well as those from the mountain vineyards with high altitude influence. This allows Errazuriz to produce a diverse ranges of portfolio, all representing very good value for money at their respective quality level.
