COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2017
GRAPE
Carignan, Mataró, País
PRODUCER
Garage Wine Co.
REGION
Maule Valley
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Vigno Carignan Field-Blend 2017 from Garage Wine Co. is a field blend primarily composed of Carignan, with smaller amounts of Mataró and País. It originates from the Truquilemu Vineyard in Chile's Maule Valley, known for its cool climate and granitic soils. Garage Wine Co., founded in 2001, focuses on reviving old vineyards and traditional winemaking practices, working with growers who employ dry-farming and ancestral techniques. The winery is a founding member of the VIGNO initiative, which aims to promote and preserve old-vine Carignan in Chile. The 2017 vintage was characterized by a warm growing season and wildfires, presenting unique challenges for the winemakers.
ALCOHOL
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Natural
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Grapes are sourced from vines over 70 years old.
Fact 02
Uses native yeasts for fermentation.
Fact 03
A founding member of the VIGNO movement.
Fact 04
Some bottlings use recycled glass bottles.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Vigno Carignan Field-Blend 2017 is produced using a field blend of Carignan, Mataró, and País grapes sourced from over 70-year-old dry-farmed vines. Vinification involves natural fermentation with native yeasts in small, open-top fermenters, with manual punch-downs and pressing. The wine undergoes aging for two winters in used oak barrels (third use or older). A small addition of sulfites may occur after malolactic fermentation. The producer, Garage Wine Co., emphasizes traditional, hands-on methods and works with growers who utilize ancestral techniques. The winery is a founding member of the VIGNO movement, dedicated to the revival of old-vine Carignan.
