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Root:1 Carmenere
Root:1 · Colchagua Valley · Chile
$7.99
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Why it’s a great value
It carries a verified 87-point score from Wine Enthusiast at a price under $25.
Taste profile
SweetnessDry → Sweet
BodyLight → Full
Acidity*Soft → Bright
Tannin*Silky → Grippy
Oak*None → Bold
Fruit*Subtle → Intense
* WineDiscounts editorial estimate based on verified tasting notes.
What it tastes like
A smooth, medium-bodied Chilean Carmenere with blackberry and cherry fruit, soft spice, chocolate and a savory herbal edge.
You’ll like this if…
Choose this if you like Merlot or softer Cabernet-style reds but want a little more peppery, savory Chilean character.
Why buy it
It delivers classic Colchagua Carmenere character at an everyday price, with enough fruit for easy sipping and enough structure for dinner.
Best for
Pork, beef stew, mushroom dishes, ripe cheeses and casual weeknight meals.
Style
Fruit-forward, softly tannic, lightly oaked and savory-spiced.
Drinks like
Chilean Merlot, softer Cabernet Sauvignon, value Bordeaux-style reds
Experience level
Beginner-friendly, with enough varietal character for Carmenere fans.
Flavor notes
Pairs well with
Beef: beef stew(winery pick)
Pork: pork tenderloin with herbs(winery pick)
Cheese: ripe cheeses(winery pick)
Vegetables: mushroom sauce pasta(winery pick)
Best occasions
Serving & enjoying
- Serving temperature:
- 60-65°F
- Decanting:
- 15 minutes optional; not required for casual service
- Glassware:
- Standard red wine glass
- Drink or cellar:
- Best enjoyed young and fruit-forward; no long cellaring recommended
- After opening:
- Recork and refrigerate; best within 2-3 days
Guidance partly estimated by WineDiscounts from the wine’s style.
About this wine
Root:1 Carmenere is a Colchagua Valley red with blackberry, cherry, red plum, soft spice and chocolate notes. Smooth tannins and a savory-herbal edge make it an easygoing Chilean red for stews, pork, mushrooms and ripe cheeses.
Wine details
- Type
- red
- Varietal
- Carmenere
- Grapes
- 85% Carmenere, 15% Syrah
- Producer
- Root:1
- Country
- Chile
- Region
- Colchagua Valley
- Appellation
- Colchagua Valley
- Bottle size
- 750 Ml
- ABV
- 13%
Details last verified September 24, 2026
Winemaking details ›
- Winemaker:
- Angel Marchant
- Vineyard source:
- El Suspiro Vineyard in Colchagua Valley; steep, rocky slopes with sand over clay of volcanic origin.
- Vessel:
- Fermented in stainless steel tanks.
About the winery · Root:1 ›
Root:1 is a Chilean wine brand co-owned by Winebow and Ventisquero Wine Estates. The brand focuses on modern, approachable, estate-bottled wines from Chile's Maipo, Casablanca and Colchagua regions. Its name references Chile's ungrafted vines and the country's phylloxera-free growing history. Winemaker Angel Marchant has worked at the winery since 2007 and has experience in Chile, California and Spain.
Critic reviews
87/100Wine Enthusiast
“fruit-forward, with red plum aromas dominating the bouquet”
86/100Wine Enthusiast
“medium-bodied, savory palate offers a mix of light herbal flavors and red plums”
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Root:1 Carmenere dry or sweet?
- Root:1 Carmenere is bone dry — its sweetness rating is 1 on our 1 (bone dry) to 5 (sweet) scale. It is medium-bodied.
- What does Root:1 Carmenere taste like?
- A smooth, medium-bodied Chilean Carmenere with blackberry and cherry fruit, soft spice, chocolate and a savory herbal edge.
- What food pairs with Root:1 Carmenere?
- It pairs well with pork tenderloin with herbs, beef stew, mushroom sauce pasta and ripe cheeses.
- How should I serve Root:1 Carmenere?
- Serve at 60-65°F. 15 minutes optional; not required for casual service. Glass: Standard red wine glass.
- Is Root:1 Carmenere a good value?
- At $7.99 it carries a verified 87-point score from Wine Enthusiast; the review is shown on this page.
- What is the bottle size and alcohol content of Root:1 Carmenere?
- 750 ml bottle, 13% alcohol by volume.