2022 Perez Cruz Limited Edition Reserva Carmenere

Perez Cruz’s Limited Edition Reserva Carmenere 2022 showcases the estate’s hallmark style: polished, fragrant, and shaped by the cool, high-altitude foothills of the Andes.
The Maipo Valley’s gravel-and-sand soils give Carmenere natural lift and refinement, allowing the grape’s plush dark fruit to stay vibrant rather than heavy. Hand-harvested berries are fermented at cool temperatures, preserving aromatic clarity, while aging in mostly used French oak introduces gentle mocha accents and soft edges without overwhelming the wine’s freshness.
The result is strikingly balanced. Blackberry, plum, and cassis blend with roasted pepper, cocoa powder, and subtle dried herb. Fine, velvety tannins frame the palate, while the clean mineral line—distinctly Andean—keeps everything bright and focused.
This 2022 is harmonious, modern, and quietly seductive, offering remarkable depth for the price. It’s structured enough for hearty meals yet smooth enough to enjoy on its own after a light chill.

Nose: Blackberry, plum, roasted pepper, cocoa, and fresh bay leaf with a hint of graphite.

Palate: Juicy black fruit carried by soft tannins, mocha warmth, and a delicate herbal lift.

Finish: Smooth and persistent with dark berry tones, chocolate dust, and cool mineral clarity.

Ideal with grilled meats, smoky barbecued ribs, chimichurri steak, or earthy bean-and-vegetable stews—the wine’s savory depth, gentle spice, and polished texture weave seamlessly into bold, flavorful dishes.