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Leyda
Carmenère
A fairly new wine producer from Chile to explore; already mature
Chile, Leyda, Carmenère, D.O. Valle del Rapel, 2012
Introduction
Viña Leyda is the maker and with the former old station of the town Leyda as its logo, an attractively presented wine. Viña Leyda started in 1998 and Leyda, as a wine region, was recognised in 2001 with D.O. Leyda Valley. Viña Leyda produces different wines throughout Chile and this Carmenère is linked to another region, D.O. Valle del Rapel, south from Leyda.
For the region, Viña Leyda was the pioneer and now produces a selection, with the Carmenère Reserva being one of them and they cover 3 valleys; Leyda, Maipo and Rapel, with either white or red. They also produce a sparkling. The wine making is by Viviana Navarette and in a short period of time they have made a mark and gained some awards.
Introduction
Viña Leyda is the maker and with the former old station of the town Leyda as its logo, an attractively presented wine. Viña Leyda started in 1998 and Leyda, as a wine region, was recognised in 2001 with D.O. Leyda Valley. Viña Leyda produces different wines throughout Chile and this Carmenère is linked to another region, D.O. Valle del Rapel, south from Leyda.
For the region, Viña Leyda was the pioneer and now produces a selection, with the Carmenère Reserva being one of them and they cover 3 valleys; Leyda, Maipo and Rapel, with either white or red. They also produce a sparkling. The wine making is by Viviana Navarette and in a short period of time they have made a mark and gained some awards.
Year:
2012
Approx:
£ 7.00
Best Served:
16-18 °C
Vol:
14.5 %
Review Date:
11 . 05 . 2016
Origin:
Chile, Valle del Rapel
Wine specifics
Ready to drink and can keep for a while. Strong fruity, fresh, balanced, with some spicy notes, mature. Serving all meats, duck and strong cheeses. Obtained in France. Cork.
Ready to drink and can keep for a while. Strong fruity, fresh, balanced, with some spicy notes, mature. Serving all meats, duck and strong cheeses. Obtained in France. Cork.
Insights:
Rapel consists of two sub regions Cachapoal and Colchagua, meaning that this wine comes from a selection of vineyards. Viña Leyda is part of the VSPT group, based in Santiago, who also own 6 other wineries and 2 in Argentina, exporting to 85 different countries and has become the second largest exporter of Chilean wines. The bottling for Viña Leyda takes place in Santiago. The station, which is near the vineyard, burnt down some years ago.
Review Date:
11 . 05 . 2016
