The 2021 Incident

$58.990
Description


Description

On the 30th anniversary of the discovery of Carmenere in Chile, we present the new image of our Gran Carmenere El Incidente 2021.

 

Its name originates from a legendary hot air balloon trip by José Miguel Viu and a group of friends with the aim of flying over our vineyards in Colchagua. The ride ended unexpectedly when we landed in the middle of an open-air market in the city of Santa Cruz…

 

This wine carries the essence of that eventful flight, where the unpredictable becomes inspiration. Just like the hot air balloon that deviated from its route, "El Incidente" is a tribute to the accidental encounter that transformed the history of Chilean wine. The Carmenere variety unexpectedly emerged in Chilean vineyards in the early 90s.

 

Pairing and Specifications

Ideal for dishes with strong personality such as duck confit, wild boar loin, it pairs very well with lamb and smoked meats. Cheeses such as rosemary provolone.

  • Format: 750ml bottle
  • Serve at 17-18 degrees.
  • Decant. Cellaring potential 12 years.

Tasting Notes

Intense and deep violet color. On the nose, it clearly represents the variety; it is intense, complex, expressive and elegant, with notes of blue and red fruits, plum, black pepper, violets and sweet spices.

On the palate, it is very balanced, vibrant, medium-bodied, elegant, precise and with a long finish.

 

Awards

  • 96 Points- Best Colchagua Ranking
    Descorchados, Patricio Tapia.
  • 95 Points
    James Suckling
    United States, 2023
  • 93 Points
    Tim Atkin MW
    United Kingdom, 2024
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