Cordillera Carignan - Miguel Torres Chile

With the Miguel Torres Chile Cordillera Carignan comes a first-class red wine in the swirled glass. In this it shows a wonderfully dense, crimson color. At the edges, this Chilean red also shows a transition into garnet red. The bouquet of this red wine from the Valle Central delights with aromas of blackberry, mulberry, blueberry and black currant. If we trace the aromatics further, smoked meat, cinnamon and brown bread are added, encouraged by the oak influence.

The Miguel Torres Chile Cordillera Carignan presents itself to the wine lover wonderfully dry. This red wine never shows itself coarse or meager, but round and smooth. On the palate, the texture of this powerful red wine is wonderfully silky and dense. Due to its present fruit acidity, the Cordillera Carignan is impressively fresh and lively on the palate. In the finish, this mature red wine from the wine-growing region Valle Central finally inspires with considerable length. Again, hints of blackberry and blueberry appear. In the aftertaste, mineral notes of the soils dominated by volcanic rock are added.

Vinification of the Cordillera Carignan by Miguel Torres Chile

The basis for the powerful Cordillera Carignan from Valle Central are grapes from the Carignan grape variety. The grapes grow under optimal conditions in the Valle Central. The vines here dig their roots deep into soils of volcanic rock. At the time of optimal ripeness, the grapes for Cordillera Carignan are harvested exclusively by hand, without the help of coarse and less selective machines. After the harvest, the grapes are taken to the press house by the fastest route. Here they are sorted and carefully milled. Fermentation follows in small wood at controlled temperatures. The vinification is followed by a maturation of 12 months in French barrels.

Food recommendation for Miguel Torres Chile Cordillera Carignan

This red wine from Chile is best enjoyed at a temperate temperature of 15 - 18°C. It is perfect as a companion to spicy curry with lamb, duck breast with sugar snap peas or veal boiled beef with beans and tomatoes.

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