Puente Austral Gran Reserva Carmenere 2022

This wine was aged for one year in third-use French oak, which means it takes on only the most subtle oak influence, adding depth and roundness without dominating the fruit. There’s plentiful ripe dark berry over delicately induced black pepper and tobacco. A food-friendly wine with broad appeal.[Catad’Or Wine Guide did not include a tasting note.] Score – 91. (Alistair Cooper, MW, Catad’Or Wine Guide, 2024)