Old Carménère Reserves: What's new from Viña Cousiño Macul

This iconic strain, rediscovered in Chile in 1994, joins the winery's most emblematic line of wines.

Antiguas Reservas began in 1927 with the strain Cabernet Sauvignon. In 1969, the first addition was made Chardonnay and later would join the Merlot. Thus, more than 90 years later, the emblematic Line of Viña Cousiño Macul has a new addition to its portfolio: Carménère.

This strain originating from Bordeaux was thought to be extinct after a phylloxera plague destroyed almost all of Europe's vineyards in the mid-19th century. However, on a trip to our country in 1994, the French ampelographer Jean-Michel Boursiquot determined that What many believed was Merlot was actually the missing Carménère.

“The addition of Carménère to this line is a milestone for Cousiño Macul, just as it was with each of the previous strains that make it up. We only produce wines of superior quality under the name Antiguas Reservas. They have to be memorable wines ,” says Verónica Cousiño, Commercial Manager of Viña Cousiño Macul and part of the seventh generation that is currently working in the family vineyard.

About Carménère Old Reserves

• Tasting notes:
  Coming from the Maipo Valley, Antiguas Reservas Carménère is a deep, bright, intense ruby ​​red wine. Its aromas are reminiscent of red fruits, such as cherries and ripe strawberries. It also has mineral and spice notes, such as white pepper and green paprika, as well as slight notes of caramel. On the palate it is elegant, with lots of fruit and minerality, leaving a pleasant sensation in the mouth.
• Harmonies:
  This label is perfect to pair with medium-intensity preparations. It is ideal to accompany Chilean dishes, such as pastel de choclo. It will also accompany stuffed pastas, such as ravioli, very well. As a vegetarian option, we recommend mushrooms stuffed with cream cheese and chives, gratinated with Parmigiano Reggiano cheese.

Antiguas Reservas Carmenere is now available in our Online Store and in the main supermarkets in the country.

With more than 160 years of winemaking tradition, Viña Cousiño Macul continues working to fulfill its mission: to produce elegant, unmistakably Chilean and world-class wines.