Vigno Carignan
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Typically best enjoyed 5–15 years from the vintage release.
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Slow-roasted lamb shoulder, wild boar ragout, earthy mushroom risotto
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Miguel Torres's Vigno is a proud testament to the renaissance of Maule Valley's ancient viticultural heritage. Born from the Vignadores de Carignan (VIGNO) association, this wine celebrates the rescue of dry-farmed, head-trained Carignan vines, many of which are over 60 to 80 years old. Originally planted in the mid-20th century to improve the color and acidity of local wines after the devastating 1939 Chillan earthquake, these resilient vines thrive in the poor, granitic soils of the coastal drylands of Maule. Miguel Torres crafts this wine using traditional methods, aging it in French oak to soften Carignan's naturally wild, high-acid, and tannic profile. The result is a deeply concentrated, rustic yet elegant red that sings of dark berries, wild herbs, and earthy minerality, embodying the rugged spirit of Chile's viticultural history.
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Founded in 1870 by Jaime and Miguel Torres Vendrell in Vilafranca del Penedès, Catalonia, Familia Torres is one of Spain's most historic and influential wine dynasties. Under the pioneering leadership of fourth-generation patriarch Miguel A. Torres, the family revolutionized Spanish winemaking by introducing stainless steel fermentation and international varieties, while also expanding globally to Chile in 1979 with Miguel Torres Chile. Today, the estate is celebrated for its commitment to regenerative viticulture, climate change mitigation, and the recovery of ancestral grape varieties. Their diverse portfolio spans iconic Catalan labels like Gran Coronas to acclaimed Chilean expressions like Manso Velasco and the Santa Digna range, showcasing a masterful blend of traditional heritage and modern innovation.