Volcanes Reserva Carmenere 2023 Dry Red wine 750ml 14% (Chile)
🍷 Volcanes Reserva Carmenere 2023 Dry Red wine is a generous Chilean dry red for evenings built around good food. Dark fruit, chocolate and a gentle savoury edge give it an inviting personality, while ripe tannins keep the texture soft. If you enjoy reds that bring both warmth and detail to the table, this Reserva offers a satisfying combination of fruit, spice and rounded structure.
🍇 Volcanes Reserva Carmenere 2023 Dry Red wine- leads the blend at 85%, with 15% Cabernet Sauvignon adding another layer of fruit and firmness. Together they create a wine that feels rich without losing its freshness. The grapes come from the Central Valley, with the producer identifying Maule and Rapel as its principal sources. These areas connect the wine to the volcanic landscapes that inspire the Bodega Volcanes de Chile range.
🍒 Expect red and black fruit aromas alongside bitter chocolate, herbs, toast, tobacco and olives. The palate is broad and expressive, with mature tannins and Carménère's characteristic black-pepper accent. Its 14% alcohol makes it a substantial partner for a hearty meal. Rather than relying only on sweetness of fruit, the wine offers savoury touches that make each mouthful feel more complete.
🪵 The producer's technical specification describes careful hand harvesting and controlled fermentation, followed by eight to nine months in French and American oak. This maturation builds texture and brings the fruit and spice together. Carménère contributes softness and volume, while Cabernet Sauvignon supports the wine's structure.
🍽️ Enjoy Volcanes Reserva Carmenere 2023 Dry Red wine with slow-cooked meat, lamb, sausages or a rich casserole. Pasta with sauce and risotto are also good directions for pairing. Serve at about 16°C, as recommended on this bottle, and allow it a little time in the glass. The 750 ml size suits a shared dinner or a thoughtful gift for someone who appreciates Chilean reds.
🏆 The 2023 vintage won Gold at the 29th Catad'Or World Wine Awards in 2024. It is a verified distinction for this exact vintage and a useful finishing touch to a bottle chosen for flavour, comfort and good company.
Key Details
- 🏷️ Producer: Bodega Volcanes de Chile
- 🌍 Country / Region: Chile, Central Valley
- 📍 Appellation / Sources: D.O. Valle Central; Maule and Rapel
- 📅 Vintage: 2023
- 🍇 Grapes: 85% Carménère, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon (producer specification)
- 🍷 Style / Colour: Dry red Reserva; deep violet-red
- 👃 Aroma: Red and black fruit, chocolate, herbs, toast, tobacco, olives
- 👅 Taste: Broad, rounded; ripe soft tannins, black pepper and spice
- 🪵 Maturation: 8–9 months in French and American oak (producer specification)
- 🌡️ Serving: 16°C
- 🍽️ Best with: Stews, lamb, sausages, pasta with sauce, risotto
- 📏 Volume / Alcohol: 750 ml / 14% ABV
- 🔒 Closure / Allergen: Cork / Contains sulphites
- 🏆 Award: Gold — 29th Catad’Or World Wine Awards 2024 (2023 vintage)
