Adventure Vigno 2018

"VIGNO , Vino (Wine) with the G from Carignan, a collective concept of Appellation from the Dry Interior of the Maule, reclaiming its heritage of ancient vines and traditions, the main variety being Carignan.

Colour: Intense purplish red. Aroma: sour cherries and black plums with subtle floral notes of violets. Flavour: shows character with juicy red fruit, like cherries and raspberries as well as floral and light oak notes, in a young structure with great freshness and length. Serve at 16° C. Aging Potential: +10 years.

Apelation: Maule valley, Santa Elena estate, Loncomilla.Planted in the 1950s, the vineyard is nestled into Maule’s Coastal Mountains, facing the so-called Secano (not irrigated lands) over granitic, red clay soil. The vineyard lie on the end of a rolling hill, facing East. Bush pruned, in the traditional “cabeza” vine.

The grapes are hand-picked, and the bunches and berries are selected prior to a 3-day pre-fermentation cold soak. Alcoholic fermentation is followed by a post-fermentation maceration for a total skin contact of 35 - 38 days. The wine is aged for 18 months in untoasted French and German oak Foudres, plus one year in bottle before release.