The Wines

This wine, without a name or surname, has transformed into a brand, into a symbol.

“It has an impressive color and a wonderful pH of 3.2 after malolactic fermentation. Its youth seems almost eternal. It offers aromas of sour or wild cherries and liqueur truffles. With aging, notes of molasses and boldo emerge. It is a chivalrous knight clad in iron armor. Strong-willed. When it enters the mouth, it displays a bold presence, marked by a beautiful concentration of tannins. It’s a rough, rustic character—no courtly noble.”
Pablo Morandé

The Rules

VIGNO has a set of rules was established that has evolved over the years and is strictly followed by its members and certified by third party:
– the variety must be Carignan / Cariñena (min 85%)
– the vines must be at least 30 years old (most are 75+)
– dry-farmed (without irrigation)
– old bush head vines / head-trained, Gobelet
– Secano Interior Maule Sur, (see map)
– aged for a minimum of 24 months (fudres, barrels, cement, amphorae and/or bottles depending on the style of each winery)

note: the remaining 15% maybe any other variety that complies with the above criteria

The good intentions and wines have developed in parallel with scientific support from various studies and research papers conducted by the University of Chile and the CCV of the University of Talca responsible for certifying the vineyards according to the criteria established by the guild.

Science and certification has been crucial.

Carignan-based wines must respect their origin without compromise.

Cata VIGNO

Bodegas RE 2012. 100% carignan. Melozal

The nose reveals red fruits, raspberry, ripe, with abundant notes of chocolate, violet, and pepper. On the palate, it is broad, with a piercing acidity and a slight earthy tone. Crisp, with good length.

Viña Bouchon 2019. 100% carignan. Cauquenes Sur. 

Plum red. The nose is marked by leather, fresh raspberries, bitter chocolate, and roasted pepper. On the palate, it is juicy, long, with a well-managed astringency. Plenty of structure.

Viña CARMEN 2023. 100% carignan. MELOZAL. 

Viña Casas Patronales 2018. 100% carignan. Cauquenes.

A nose very different from the rest. Plenty of red fruit, blackcurrant, forest notes, and a lot of leather. Very floral. On the palate, it has an attack of wood, medium body, with fruit and acidity intertwined with too much wood. 

Viña De Martino 2018. 85-90% cariñena, 10-15% malbec, cinsault, cabernet sauvignon y carmenère. Sauzal

Intense nose, with notes of blackberries, fresh raspberries, and earthiness. Coffee bean and floral hints. On the palate, it’s intense, with a juicy attack, super vertical, and high intensity. Long, with plenty of personality.

Viña Lapostolle 2019. 100% carignan. Truquilemu/Empedrado.

Cherry red. The nose is subtle and creamy, with raspberry, blackberry, and a liqueur-like cherry note, along with violet. On the palate, it is juicy, with firm tannins, intense, long, and fibrous.

Garage Wine Co. 2016. 88% carignan/12% monastrell. Truquilemu/Empedrado

Purple red. The nose is intense, spicy, with macerated black tea leaves, creamy, and herbal. On the palate, it is juicy, with firm tannins, flavorful, with lovely acidity and grip. Very delicious.

Viña Gillmore 2014. 100% carignan. Loncomilla

Well-preserved purple red. The nose features violets, blackberries, fresh raspberries, earthy notes, nutmeg, and mint. On the palate, it is fruity, with a medium body, a slight roughness. Firm and enveloping.

Viña Miguel Torres 2017. 100% carignan. Huerta de Maule/Melozal

Intense, mature nose with chocolate, blackberries, raspberries, and dried red flowers. Smoky notes, fresh pepper, and tart cherry. On the palate, it has a fruity, juicy attack, with sharp tannins, a medium body, and a slightly light feel. Very pleasant, not too heavy.

Odfjell 2016. 100% carignan. Cauquenes

Violet red. Notes of blackberries, bitter chocolate, tobacco, cappuccino, earthy, and slightly herbal. On the palate, it is intense, juicy, with high persistence and angular tannins. Firm.

Viña Undurraga 2019. 90% carignan, 10% cinsault. La Soledad (entre Sauzal y Cauquenes)

Violet red. The nose has violets, bitter chocolate, floral notes, tea leaves, cherry, and spices. On the palate, it is fruity, juicy, with a medium body, firm, elegant tannins, and well-integrated.