Intense purple colour with aromas of ripe cherries, black pepper, and blackberries along with fine herbs and a fresh note of blonde tobacco. The medium-bodied palate is well balanced with a smooth texture leading to a very pleasing finish.

The Secret de Viu Manent wines are made in a modern style and bring out primary fruit characteristics for each grape variety. 15% of the blend is kept a closely guarded secret with labels created by Chilean artist Catalina Abbott, each being an interpretation of a secret. Carménère was thought extinct but was rediscovered in Chile where it delivers its maximum expression. This carménère is from Viu Manent's El Olivar vineyard, located near the town of Peralillo.

Viu Manent was founded in 1935 and are one of the longest established producers in the region in the renowned Colchagua Valley and cover 260 hectares over 3 locations: San Carlos, La Capilla and El Olivar. Viu Manent craft wines from Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Viognier for whites and Malbec, Syrah, Carménère, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot for reds. They are highly respected and particularly known for the high quality of their Malbecs. Operating internationally their wines have been recognised in many major international wine competitions. In 2010 they were named the most awarded Chilean winery in a survey of gold medals and trophies awarded in major international competitions by Vitis magazine.