You can pronounce Carmenere one of two ways: kar-ma-nair-uh or kar-ma-nair. No matter how it trips off your tongue, this red wine recalls a soft Cabernet Sauvignon mixed with a peppery Zinfandel. Consider a Carmenere for your next dinner party rather than the usual Cabernet and Merlot.
Instructions
1. Study the history of Carmenere. The Carmenere grape was born in Bordeaux, France, and raised in South America. The French have all but stopped producing this wine but it is still considered to be one of the original six noble grapes of Bordeaux.
2. Discover where Carmenere is produced. Most Carmenere produced today comes from Chile. Italy and the United States also produce Carmenere in small amounts.
3. Understand how Carmenere is supposed to taste. This wine is medium bodied, with slight hints of dark red fruit flavors and a dash of black pepper spice.
4. Know when to drink it. This wine should be consumed while young due to its naturally soft tannins.
5. Learn Carmenere's aliases. When looking for a Carmenere from France, look for "Grand Vidure" on the label.
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