Carmín de Peumo, A Carmenère Icon
Carmín de Peumo is a tribute to the Carmenere grape and a testament to those who have cultivated the variety in Chile for more than a century. Epitomizing genuine artistry, this luxury Carmenere is among the finest in the world; in fact, legendary wine critic Robert Parker named Carmín de Peumo The World’s Best Carmenere for seven vintages. This iconic wine expresses the extraordinary terroir of its origins in Peumo and evokes the variety’s centuries-old history as a noble grape of Bordeaux.
Peumo Vineyard
Revered as among the best terroirs in the world for growing Carmenere, the Peumo region of the Cachapoal Valley has turned Carmenere into Chile’s most iconic wine. Peumo Vineyard, nestled 558 feet above sea level, is heavily influenced by the Cachapoal River and Lake Rapel. The Carmenere vines descend from pre-phylloxera cuttings and are planted in deep clay-loam soils that retain moisture, thereby controlling the vigor of the vines. A vast expanse between day and night temperatures results in dark fruit notes and firm tannins in the site’s Carmenere grapes.
Marcio Ramírez
At the vanguard of site-specific winegrowing in Chile, Marcio Ramírez is ushering in a terroir-driven winemaking renaissance that invites wine enthusiasts to rediscover New World terroirs. Marcio trained as a winemaker at the prestigious Universidad de Chile and has since built an impressive career spanning more than 25 years, prioritizing quality and a deep connection to the unique characteristics of each vineyard. A Carmenere expert, thanks to decades spent mastering the variety, Marcio consistently crafts wines for Terrunyo and Carmín de Peumo that earn coveted scores from top wine critics.