Vinous awards exceptional scores to Viña Carmen´s wines

The winery’s icon wine, Carmen Gold 2022, received 94 points, followed by the Ultra Premium reds, Carmen Delanz Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 and Carmen Delanz Carménère 2022, both scoring 93 points.

11 wines from Viña Carmen earned over 90 points in the latest report of the wine journalist Joaquín Hidalgo, “The Chilean Coast: Where the Pacific Shapes Vibrant Reds and Whites”, for the prestigious American magazine, Vinous m. The Ultra Premium Carmen Legacy range achieved high ratings, with Carmen Gold 2022 standing out as the winery’s flagship Cabernet Sauvignon, earning 94 points for its “contemporary style.”

The elegant and classic Cabernet Sauvignon from the first winery from Chile, Carmen Gold, has its roots in the Maipo Valley vineyards, representing the finest expression of its variety. It displays “a garnet hue with a black murky sheen”, which are highlighted by “aromas of red currant and mint, accompanied by hints of herbs, balsamic and oak. Rich, bold and juicy on the palate, it is supported by a pristine oaky structure, lingering with a balsamic-graphite flavor”, detailed the publication.

Carmen Delanz Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 and Carmen Delanz Carménère 2022, both high-end wines reflecting the identity of the Maipo Valley and Apalta Valley, respectively, received 93 points. Also, Carmen DO Florillón #6 and Carmen DO Quijada Semillón 2020, a pair of distinguished white wines aiming to revive old traditions and showcase Chilean soils and people, got 92 points.

Carmen Brut Nature, the first Ultra Premium sparkling wine made using the champenoise method, stood out with 91 points. The same score was given to several wines from the Gran Reserva range, including Carmen Gran Reserva Carménère 2022, Carmen Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2022, Carmen Gran Reserva Sauvignon Blanc 2023, and Carmen Gran Reserva Carignan 2023. Carmen Gran Reserva Chardonnay 2023 concluded with 90 points.