2012 Falernia Reserva
Red • Valle de Elqui • Chile • 100% Carménère • Decanter World Wine Awards 2014 BRONZE
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2012 Falernia Reserva, Andes, Chile, Valle de Elqui
Viña Falernia was founded in 1997 by Aldo Olivier Gramola and his cousin, Giorgio Flessati, a seasoned winemaker from the Trentino region in Northern Italy. Located in the Elqui Valley, between La Serena and Vicuña, 470km to the north of Santiago, its 320 hectares are spread over three vineyard sites, and are Chile’s northernmost wine estate.
The brand new winery is completely equipped with state of the art technology. Underground cellars for barrel ageing (French and American) complete the set, along with the latest bottling plant facility. Sauvignon, Viognier, Syrah and Carmenère are all of world-beating quality as their regular successes at the Annual Wines of Chile Awards confirm.
Grapes come from vineyards located in the Vicuña areas called “Rio” and “Pedregal” have been hand-picked very late (beginning of June) after 2 more months on the vines in order to get better concentration. Grapes were partially dried. Fermentation took place in stainless steel tanks to have extraction of soft tannins, colour and aromas from over ripe fruits. Aging in Premium American oak for 6/8 months (60%).
- Name:
- Falernia Reserva
- Appelation:
- Valle de Elqui
- Country:
- Chile
- Type:
- Red
- Vintage:
- 2012
- Varietal:
- 100% Carménère
- Content:
- 750 ml
- Degree of alcohol:
- 15.0%
- Expert Rating:
- Our price per bottle:
- €13,90
- Type:
- Deep concentrated ruby red
- Nose:
- Blackberries, cassis, after aeration a touch of fine wood and Basel cherries, vanilla and a spicy touch
- Taste:
- Very nice attack on black fruit and vanilla, very fresh with good acidity, well integrated alcohol, nice length
- Dishes suggestions:
- Red meat, cheeses
- To drink from:
- 2014
- To drink until:
- 2018
- Service Temperature:
- 17°C
- Delivery:
- Once you’ve completed your order you’ll receive an order confirmation email. Then, when your order leaves our warehouse you’ll receive a shipping confirmation email that includes a code to track the status of your order.
- Billing:
- Your invoice will be automatically sent to you after your purchase. Please fill in the usual information while placing your order (name, address, VAT number). You can also contact us through: support@upperwine.com.
- Returns:
- Please check the status of the case and bottles upon delivery. If you want to return your order, please send an email to support@upperwine.com. Returns will only be accepted in their original and closed packaging.
- Packaging:
- All bottles are repackaged in shock-absorbing packaging designed for the transport of wine.