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Carmenère

Winemaking & Style · 6 questions · 400 pts

1 What oak type is often used for ageing Carmenère in Chile?

A Only Japanese oak B No oak is used C Only Hungarian oak D Both French and American oak

2 How is the body of a wine made from Carmenère usually described?

A Light and crisp, similar to a rosé B Very light, almost like water C Full-bodied and rich D Medium-bodied and sparkling

3 What colour does a typical Carmenère wine have?

A Light pink B Pale yellow C Light ruby red D Deep ruby red to violet

4 How do the tannins in a typical glass of Carmenère feel in your mouth?

A Almost absent, like in a white wine B Light and delicate, like in a thin red wine C Extremely coarse and heavily drying D Soft and velvety, not sharply drying

5 How long can a top-quality Chilean Carmenère wine be aged?

A Around 5–7 years, like most everyday red wines B At least 50 years, making it one of the world's most age-worthy wines C Up to 2–3 years, after which it quickly loses its fruit D 10–20 years, and the very best examples can age even longer

6 Which grape variety is Carmenère most commonly blended with in Chile?

A Cabernet Sauvignon B Pinot Noir C Sauvignon Blanc D Riesling