Nerkihue Quiebre Carmenere 2017

Adventure:  

Acid:             〚bright〛                 

Alcohol:       〚14%〛

Body:           〚medium+〛             

Fruit:            〚red & black〛

Tannin:        〚silky〛                   

Intensity:    

The wine greets you with fresh notes of ripe raspberry and green bell pepper, followed by layers of spice—green peppercorn, black pepper, and spiced fruit like strawberry, black currant, and blackberry. A hint of orange peel with cloves rounds out the complexity. Smooth tannins balance the lush fruit, creating a bold, dry wine with depth and elegance.

Taste and Flavor Profile

Bright red and dark fruit with peppery spice and smooth, small tannins for balance.

Aroma & Bouquet

Fresh raspberry, green bell pepper, and spiced fruit with black currant and orange peel.

Smooth & Finish

Deep, dry, and bold with a smooth, balanced finish.

Food Pairing

This wine pairs beautifully with roasted vegetables, grilled vegan sausages, and hearty plant-based stews.

Who Is It For?

This wine is perfect for bold wine enthusiasts who appreciate complex, fruit-forward flavors with balanced spice and elegance.

Who Is It Not For?

If you prefer lighter, more delicate wines with minimal spice, this might not be your top choice.

The Winery

Meet the Winemaker!

Nerkihue is a family-owned winery nestled in the hills of Lolol, Colchagua Valley. Benefiting from ocean breezes, their steep hillside vineyards produce elegant and aromatic wines with minimal intervention to preserve the purity of the terroir. All work is done manually by local families, ensuring the wines maintain the authenticity of the region.

The Quiebre is a modern, bold wine with a distinctive aroma and freshness, standing out for its unique expression of the terroir.