Rating: 3.0/5
Amancaya 2021 from Bodegas Caro in Mendoza, Argentina, presents a deeply coloured purple hue, its clarity is clear. With intense aromas of blackcurrant, red cherry, and bramble, the nose is medium plus. On the palate, the body is medium plus, fine grained tannins provide a balanced structure, medium acidity and alcohol, and a dry sweetness; flavours of blackcurrant and bramble are prominent, accompanied by secondary hints of smoke.
At a glance
- Type: Red
- Appearance: clear, deep, purple
- Nose: medium plus; blackcurrant, red cherry, bramble, eucalyptus
- Palate: Body medium plus, Tannin medium, Acidity medium, Alcohol medium, Sweetness dry, Feel fine grained, Flavour intensity medium plus
- Tastes: blackcurrant, bramble, fig / smoke
- Finish: medium plus
- Development: Fully Developed
- Readiness: drink now but it will age
- Balanced: yes
- Complex: yes
Food pairings
- Grilled lamb chops with rosemary
- Pan-seared duck breast with cherry glaze
- Spicy beef stir-fry with black pepper
- Roasted vegetable skewers with balsamic
- Mushroom and truffle risotto
- Grilled portobello mushroom burgers
- Smoked paprika chicken with roasted vegetables
- Blackcurrant and brie cheese salad