Araucano Humo Blanco L’atelier Carmenere 2022

Wine Type: Red
Vintage: 2022
Bottle Size: 750ml
Grape Variety: Carménère
Appellation: Lolol Valley, Colchagua Valley 
Country: Chile
Region: Lolol, Colchagua Valley
Producer: Hacienda Araucano 
Winemaker: Araucano team 
Vineyard: 100% Lolol, ocean-influenced sites with cool mornings and frequent coastal mist
Soil: Clay with volcanic sedimentary silt
Farming: Organic and biodynamic farming; no sulphur added
Alcohol: 13.0%
Vinification: Grapes chilled in a cold room with a gentle refrigerated crush; 35 days on skins; fermentation with regular pumpovers; about 15% whole grapes used for cap management; malolactic fermentation in barrel; lees stirring for roughly three months
Aging: About 10 months in French oak barrels (previously used)

Tasting Note:
This is Carménère with both freshness and depth, not the soft, sweet version. It pours deep ruby and opens with black cherry and dark berry fruit, then moves into clove, peppery spice, and that classic Carménère herbal edge. Think violet, subtle green notes, and a savory finish that stays clean and energized rather than heavy. The texture is supple and food-first, with enough structure to handle richer dishes while still feeling bright. A great match for tomato-based pastas, roasted meats, smoky grilled food, and spice-friendly meals like curry.

About the Producer:
Hacienda Araucano sits in Lolol, a coastal-influenced pocket of Colchagua where morning mist, locally called humo blanco, helps preserve acidity and freshness. L’Atelier is their small-scale, ecological range meant to push boundaries while keeping the wines honest and drinkable. This bottling is made from biodynamically farmed Carménère with no added sulphur, leaning into purity, spice, and the variety’s signature savory profile.