Since its origins, the quality of Viña Concha y Toro’s Carmenere has been internationally awarded. Since its first vintage, its icon wine Carmín de Peumo has been awarded as one of the best Carmenere in the world. It has been recognised seven times as the World’s Best Carmenere by The Wine Advocate – 2019, 2018, 2012, 2011, 2007, 2005 and 2003 vintages – a publication of the renowned US wine critic Robert Parker. It also scored 97 points in James Suckling and 98 points in the Descorchados guide, where it has also been awarded seven times as the Best Carmenere in Chile -vintages 2021, 2018, 2010, 2008, 2007, 2005 and 2003. In this way, Concha y Toro has managed to position Carmín de Peumo as the Carmenere with the highest image in the world market.
“Carmín de Peumo is a clear example of how Carmenere can produce high-end wines that not only compete, but stand out on the global stage. Its success has contributed significantly to raising Chile’s prestige as a world-class wine producer,” Ramírez explains.
Terrunyo, for its part, has also shone for its great scores: it has been chosen as the Best Carmenere of Chile on four occasions by Descorchados guide – vintages 2021, 2011, 2010 and 2005. It has also been highlighted as the Best Carmenere of Chile on two occasions by Wine & Spirits – 2014 and 2011 vintages – and included among James Suckling’s Top 100 Wines of Chile with its 2018 vintage. It also ranked among the best wines in the world in the Wine Spectator ranking – 2006 vintage, position 63 – and was the first Carmenere in the world to be highlighted among the Top 100 Wines of this prestigious international publication.
These great recognitions not only reaffirm that this variety competes at a global level, but also that it does so with a unique identity forged in the Peumo terroir. Its legacy in Chilean viticulture is profound, and its unwavering commitment to quality has been key to its success. Both Carmín de Peumo and Terrunyo Carmenere not only represent different expressions of the Peumo terroir, but are also living symbols of Chile’s winemaking history, embodying Viña Concha y Toro’s passion and commitment to establishing Carmenere as the country’s emblematic grape variety.
