IN TRANSIT — Expected the Second Week of August Wine Details Typ of Wine: Red WineBrand Name: Oveja ChicVintage: 2024Region: Central ValleyCountry: ChileGrape: 100% CarmenèreBottle Size: 750 mLAlcohol: 13%pH: 3.71 g/LTotal Sulfur Dioxide: 70 mg/LReduced Dry Extract: 29.26 g/LTotal Acidity: 5.2 g/L (as tartaric acid)Residual Sugar: 3.14 g/L (2.35 g/bottle)Farming: Certified SustainableStyle: Smooth, supple redBody: Medium to medium-full Driver: Easy & Familiar | Crafted Best In: Broad-Bowl Glass | Every wine is shown in the glass we recommend for it. Hover over the image on desktop or tap the image on mobile to view the glass. 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 Easy & Familiar. 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, rounded structure and savory character 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. EATS by Wine Stop Burgers & Fries Its rounded structure and supple tannins make it a natural match for burgers, grilled sandwiches, melted cheese and savory sauces. Pizza, Pasta & Red Sauce Serve it with tomato-based pasta, mushroom dishes, baked pasta, risotto and moderately rich sauces. BBQ, Steaks & Backyard Grill A dependable pairing for grilled meats, roasted chicken, sausages, empanadas, mushrooms and foods with charred or savory flavors. 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 preserving its distinctive savory character. The term Central Valley identifies a large geographical origin rather than one single vineyard or narrowly defined appellation. Wine Term: Certified Sustainable Certified Sustainable is a Chilean wine-industry certification that considers how a winery manages its vineyards, cellar, natural resources, workers and broader production practices. It is a meaningful achievement, but it does not mean that the wine is organic, biodynamic, natural or produced without vineyard treatments. It tells you that the producer works within a recognized sustainability framework covering environmental, social and operational practices. 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 Recommended serving temperature: 60–64°F / 16–18° Taste First. Read Later. Wine is meant to be discovered—not predicted. We provide the information that helps you understand this wine: where it comes from, which grape was used, how it was made, its structure and why we selected it for Wine Stop. What we do not publish before purchase is a list of suggested flavors. Descriptions involving fruits, flowers, herbs or spices can influence what you expect to experience. They can even cause someone to reject a wine before tasting it. We want your first experience with this Carmenère to belong to you. Taste it. Pay attention to its structure, texture and movement. Notice what it reminds you of. Form your own impressions before reading ours. Wine Stop’s tasting notes are available by email after purchase so that you can compare our impressions with your own. There is no single correct answer. The purpose is not to determine who identified the “right” fruit or spice. It is to sharpen your senses, expand your palate and discover what the wine expresses to you. We Guarantee the Quality. You Discover the Wine. Every wine we sell has been selected for quality, authenticity and value, and we stand behind every bottle. If a wine is flawed or faulty, we will make it right. If it is sound but not to your taste, that is not a verdict on your palate—and it does not make the wine bad. It simply means that this particular wine is not for you, perhaps not tonight.
