Santa Helena Gran Reserva Carmenère 2023 Uruguay

Santa Helena Gran Reserva Carmenère 2023 UruguayWinery Background and History Via Santa Helena, established in 1942, is one of Chiles most esteemed wineries. Located in the Maipo Valley, the heart of Chiles wine country, Santa Helena combines traditional winemaking methods with modern techniques to produce wines that reflect the countrys rich viticultural heritage. Producer and Winemaker While specific details about the current winemaker are not provided, Via Santa Helena is renowned for its

raw and cooked seafood

While approachable in its youth

James Suckling: 96 points

with certification achieved in 2006

The juice is directly pressed into tanks

the juice is pumped over the skins and warmed in the later stages to enhance color and tannin extraction

which contribute to the wine’s minerality and structure

The 2016 Château Lascombes has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of approximately 13

is one of the country’s oldest wineries

serve it chilled at a temperature between 10–12°C (50–54°F)

it offers rustic black fruit aromas intertwined with notes of pepper

the wine was aged for 14 months in a combination of French and American oak barrels