Carmenere

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🌿Grape Varieties

Chilean red grape, formerly confused with Merlot.

Full Definition

Carmenere is a red grape variety originally from Bordeaux, now primarily grown in Chile. Long thought to be Merlot, its identity was confirmed via DNA in 1994. It produces wines with dark fruit, herbal notes, and green pepper character when underripe. Chile has made it a signature variety.

Related Terms

chile merlot bordeaux

See Also

herbaceous varietal

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