100% Carménère (Central Valley, Chile)

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Oveja Chic is the kind of red that makes sense immediately. Made entirely from Carmenère, it combines the substance of a serious red wine with the smooth texture and soft tannins that make it easy to open on any night of the week.

It is generous without becoming heavy, structured without feeling hard and polished without losing its identity as a Chilean Carmenère.

This is why we place it under By Grape. No decoding required. No aggressive tannins. Just a balanced, satisfying red made for dinner, conversation and another glass.

Why We Selected It

Wine Stop selected Oveja Chic because it offers immediate drinkability without sacrificing varietal identity.

It is clean, balanced and correctly expresses the smooth texture and rounded structure associated with well-made Chilean Carmenère. 

Many inexpensive reds are softened until very little identity remains. This wine stays approachable while still tasting like a real grape grown in a real place.

Why Try It?

Because Carmenère offers an excellent introduction to Chilean red wine.

It has enough body and structure to satisfy someone looking for a complete red, but its tannins are soft enough that the wine does not require years of aging or a heavy meal.

It is familiar without being generic and distinctive without becoming difficult.

Why Buy It?

Because this is a dependable everyday red with genuine character.

Open it when you want something smooth and satisfying with pasta, grilled food, roasted meats or a casual dinner at home.

It is versatile enough for the table and comfortable enough to enjoy on its own.

Wine Term: 'Central Valley'

Chile’s Central Valley is the country’s broad, historic wine-growing heartland.

It extends through several important wine regions and produces a wide range of styles, from fresh everyday wines to more structured and site-specific bottlings.

For Carmenère, the warmer areas of the Central Valley can provide the ripeness needed to soften the grape’s tannins while allowing Carmenère to reach full physiological ripeness without losing freshness.

The term Central Valley identifies a large geographical origin rather than one single vineyard or narrowly defined appellation.

A Short Note on Carmenère

Carmenère originated in Bordeaux but found its modern identity in Chile. For many years, Chilean Carmenère vines were mistaken for Merlot. Once the variety was correctly identified, it became one of the country’s defining red grapes.

Carmenère typically produces deeply colored wines with rounded texture, moderate tannins and a combination of ripe and savory character.

Its quality depends heavily on achieving full ripeness. When harvested too early, it can become aggressively green. When handled carefully, it produces smooth, distinctive and highly versatile red wines.

Cellar, Serving & Pairing

Drink now. This wine was made to be enjoyed without extended aging.

Serve it slightly below typical room temperature. A red wine served too warm can feel heavy and alcoholic, while a slight chill helps preserve freshness and definition.

Pair with:

• Pasta and risotto
• Burgers
• Grilled meats
• Roasted chicken
• Empanadas
• Mild sausages
• Mushroom dishes
• Roasted vegetables
• Foods with charred or savory flavors

Wine Details

Type of Wine: Red Wine
Brand Name: Oveja Chic
Vintage: 2024
Region: Central Valley
Country: Chile
Grape: 100% Carmenère
Bottle Size: 750 mL
Alcohol: 13%
pH: 3.71
Total Sulfur Dioxide: 70 mg/L
Reduced Dry Extract: 29.26 g/L
Total Acidity: 5.2 g/L (as tartaric acid)
Residual Sugar: 3.14 g/L (2.35 g/bottle)
Farming: Certified Sustainable
Style: Smooth, supple red
Body: Medium to medium-full

Recommended serving temperature: 60–64°F / 16–18° 

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