Miguel Torres Cordillera Vigno Carignan

Historical records show that Carignan was brought to Chile between 1928 and 1947 to complement wines made from the País variety. For decades, it languished in blends of bulk wine until the 1980s, when Miguel Torres, with its recently introduced stainless steel tanks, set out to revive the variety. And so, in 1996, Miguel Toress unveiled its first Carignan under the Cordillera label, marking the first chapter in the history of one of our most renowned wines. Producers working with the variety quickly realized the undeniable quality of Carignan wines, inspiring them to join force in 2009 to establish Chile’s first appellation wine, In 2010, the producers—including Miguel Torres—signed their first declaration of shared commitments, and VIGNO began taking shape. The goal of VIGNO is to better position the Maule Valley by setting it apart through the development and production of character-driven wines that originate from old vines grown in dryland conditions.

These rainfed vineyards within the coastal range hold some of the oldest Carignan vines in the world, many of them dating back more than 80 years. This variety, rescued from oblivion, is undoubtedly one of Chile’s great treasures.

Tasting note: Opaque, intense ruby red color. Floral and fruit aromas with toasty oak-imparted undertones. The palate is big and unfolds beautifully. Here the notes perceived on the nose are complemented by hints of bay leaf and mint. Ideal with pates, duck confit, rice with meat or vegetables, delicates sens, roast or barbecued beef, ragouts and beans stews.

 

Winery: Miguel Torres
Appellation: Maipo
Average age of vines: N/A
Farming Methods: Organic, sustainable
Maturation: In French oak barrels for 14 months. 7% barrel new, 30% second-use barrels, 63% stainless steel.
Soil: Granite-derived soils with a transition from gravel to red clay. Their pH is acidic. The upper layers have a sandy loam texture, which then gives way to clay at a depth of approximately 70 cm down to 180 cm. These are deep soils with proper drainage.
Varietal: 100% Carignan
Vineyard Orientation: 160 meters above sea level
Vineyard Size: 11.44 ha
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