{"product_id":"vina-vik-winery-vik-a-carmenere-2022","title":"Vina Vik Winery, VIK A Carmenere 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003eVIK A Carmenere 2022 is a polished expression of Chile’s signature grape, shaped by Vina Vik’s uncompromising pursuit of precision and quality. Sourced from the acclaimed Cachapoal Valley, it reflects the winery’s focus on balance, depth, and elegance, with the added distinction of a world-class terroir in Millahue, or the “Place of Gold.”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003enull\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe wine comes from Vina Vik’s vineyards in Millahue, within Chile’s Cachapoal Valley, where sunny days, cool nights, and a diverse mix of soils create ideal conditions for Carmenere. Developed on a unique estate carefully selected after extensive terroir research, the fruit benefits from sustainable vineyard practices and meticulous vinification guided by chief winemaker Cristián Vallejo. Aging is carried out in French oak barrels produced by the winery itself, using local wood in VIK’s distinctive Barroir approach, adding complexity and a refined sense of place.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePair this Carmenere with grilled lamb, roast pork, barbecued meats, mushroom dishes, or rich vegetarian plates such as lentil stew or eggplant parmesan. Serve at around 16–18°C, and consider decanting for 30–60 minutes to allow the wine to open and show its full aromatic depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVina Vik Winery was founded in 2004 by Alex and Carrie Vik, who set out to create one of the world’s great wines through a rigorous search for exceptional terroir across South America. Their Millahue estate in Chile became the foundation for an ambitious, highly sustainable project that combines cutting-edge winemaking with striking architecture by Smiljan Radic. Under the leadership of Cristián Vallejo, VIK has earned a reputation for producing elegant, complex wines that stand among Chile’s most ambitious premium bottlings.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vina Vik Winery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54366792548689,"sku":"VDZ-10269920559440-52306728419664","price":29.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0614\/9969\/files\/vina-vik-a-carmenere-2021.png?v=1784540638","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.com\/products\/vina-vik-winery-vik-a-carmenere-2022","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}