Winery Miguel TorresCordillera Vigno Old Vines Carignan
Red wine
This wine is composed of 100% of the grape variety Carignan.
This wine generally goes well with beef and spicy food.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Cordillera Vigno Old Vines Carignan of Winery Miguel Torres in the region of Central Valley often reveals types of flavors of cherry, oaky or smoke and sometimes also flavors of butter, earthy or blackberry.
Food and wine pairings with Cordillera Vigno Old Vines Carignan
Pairings that work perfectly with Cordillera Vigno Old Vines Carignan
Original food and wine pairings with Cordillera Vigno Old Vines Carignan
The Cordillera Vigno Old Vines Carignan of Winery Miguel Torres matches generally quite well with dishes such as recipes .
Details and technical informations about Winery Miguel Torres's Cordillera Vigno Old Vines Carignan.
Discover the grape variety: Carignan
Intensely coloured and powerful reds with a deep colour, firm tannins and high acidity, on aromas of blackberry, blackcurrant, plum, garrigue, pepper, liquorice and balsamic notes. Old vines (>50 years, often centenary) yield exceptional cuvées. A historical pillar of Languedoc-Roussillon blends (Corbières, Minervois, Fitou, Maury) and star of Catalan Priorat under the name Cariñena. Very late-ripening variety from Aragon, also called Mazuelo in Rioja.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Cordillera Vigno Old Vines Carignan from Winery Miguel Torres are 2008, 2019, 2017, 2015 and 2014.
Informations about the Winery Miguel Torres
The Winery Miguel Torres is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 220 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: Mouth
The mouth is the third stage of wine tasting after the eye and nose. In the mouth, the taster identifies the aromas through the retronasal route, the flavours and the texture. It is in the mouth that the overall balance of the wine is apprehended.
