"Made with specially selected grapes from our vineyards in the Colchagua Valley, known for the quality of its red wines. Our Carménère has a deep ruby red color with notes of ripe fruits such as blackberry and cassis, well integrated with spicy and sweet from the aging in American and French oak barrels. It is a round and velvety wine with a long and enveloping finish on the palate."

 Producer Info:

Alvaro Espinoza had returned to Chile from a stint at Fetzer and Bonterra where he experienced his own eureka on biodynamic farming. Upon his return to Chile and under the spell of the teachings from Alan York and Jim Fetzer, Alvaro was burning with ideas to put into practice in his home vineyard. Chono was started by Alvaro's father, an important enologist himself, and with Alvaro's recent feat of having succeeded him in receiving the Chilean Enology award for outstanding winemaking, the Espinoza family has gained legendary status among winemakers. In the central Maipo appellation Alvaro's father planted Carmenère and Cabernet Sauvignon, with Alvaro adding Syrah later on to the mix. These grapes constitute now the Chono Winery label. With some plots still in conversion, and a growing operation, a growing part of his production is certified as organic today.