More information on the www.chilean.wines.com .- / In November this year marks 22 years since the strain was rediscovered Carmenere in Chile. Historical records indicate that the carménère had disappeared. In 1860 it was thought that the strain was extinct because of the fungus known as phylloxera.
A new version of the international contest “Carmenère al Mundo” will be held from 12 to 14 October and for the first, the venue will be the Curico Valley in the Maule region. Responsible for organizing the activity is the National Association of Agronomists-Winemakers who have advanced to the competition will include the participation of Chilean and foreign vineyards.
The contest, the first international version was made in 2006, it seeks to strengthen the importance of this strain that was believed missing for over 130 years.
This time the contest will summon a jury of 21 experts in the wine world, from Europe, US, China and Latin America, who will have the difficult task of evaluating Chilean and foreign wines and choose the best wine. The awards will be held on 14 October.
The evaluation … The jury will taste the wines through tasting sheets certified by the International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV) and the International Union of Winemakers (UIOE).
The characteristics of the climate and soil of the Maule Region have provided unique properties vine crops. And just the Carmenere is one of the strains has benefited, which has resulted in better quality, which ultimately is appreciated when uncorking a bottle.
In Cortahojas.com we are producing Carmenere. Our productions have received international awards. Evelina Carmenere Gran Reserva Cortahojas.com this year received the silver medal at Mundus Vini Awards, after participating in the 18th Great International Wine Award MUNDUS VINI 2016, achieving significant results.
This wine is available to all customers and can be purchased through the web (cortahojas.com) or by calling directly to their headquarters or offices in different countries.