Winery CygnusCarignan
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful.
This wine generally goes well with beef, lamb or pasta.
Taste structure of the Carignan from the Winery Cygnus
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Carignan of Winery Cygnus in the region of Central Valley is a powerful.
Food and wine pairings with Carignan
Pairings that work perfectly with Carignan
Original food and wine pairings with Carignan
The Carignan of Winery Cygnus matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or lamb such as recipes of wild boar stew in burgundy style, meat and goat pie or sweet and sour braised leg of lamb.
Details and technical informations about Winery Cygnus's Carignan.
Discover the grape variety: Frappato
Light, elegant reds with a clear ruby colour and violet hints, soft tannins and a fresh palate, showing signature aromas of red fruits (cherry, strawberry, raspberry), flowers (violet, rose), soft spices and Mediterranean herbal notes. An airy style to drink young or with short ageing. Star of Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG in blends with Nero d'Avola, also made as a single variety. Indigenous Italian variety from south-eastern Sicily (Ragusa province).
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Carignan from Winery Cygnus are 2015, 2018, 0, 2017
Informations about the Winery Cygnus
The Winery Cygnus is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 2 wines for sale in the of Maule Valley to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Maule Valley
Historic cradle of Chilean viticulture (16th century). Quality revival around old-vine Carignan (70+ years): dense, deep reds with notes of blackberry, candied plum, spices and fine tannins, a unique expression. Sturdy Cabernet Sauvignon, supple Carménère (ripe pepper, black fruits), juicy Côt (Malbec), round Merlot. Some sharp Sauvignon Blanc.
The wine region of Central Valley
Heart of modern Chilean wine: structured, sunny reds, dense, blackcurranty Cabernet Sauvignon from Maipo (Chilean cradle of the grape), signature Carménère with notes of ripe pepper, black fruit and sweet spices from Colchagua, supple Merlot and deep Syrah. Round Chardonnay whites and lively, sharp Sauvignon. Mediterranean climate, 400 km between Andes and Pacific. Star sub-regions: Maipo, Cachapoal, Colchagua, Curicó, Maule.
The word of the wine: Silky
Said of a caressing wine with extremely fine tannins.
