Garage Wine co. Vigno Carignan Field Blend 2016Type:Red Country:Chile Region:Central Chile Appellation:Maule Valley Style Medium to Full Bodied RedsVintage 2016Grape Carignan/CarinenaAlcohol 13.5%Size 75clDrink Drink / Lay DownOak Style OakedGrower Classification Cousino Macul has been named the "First Growth of Chile" by Hugh Johnson for its long history of top quality wine production, the winery was founded in 1856 by Matias Cousino and remains in the hands of his descendants to this day. To celebrate the 150th anniversary the LOTA project began in 2003, when the Cousi?o family decided to create a world class iconic wine and Lota was born. Deep inky red in colour with purple flashes. On the nose intense aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry and spiced plum with hints of cedar, dark chocolate & licquorice. The palate is full-bodied & velveety smooth with elegant melted tannins creating a well balanced framework for the layers of deep concentrated black fruit and lush blackberry jam, currant, cocoa, vanilla oak and christmas cake spice. Supple to the finish with lingering notes of dark chocolate, autumn fruit compote, leather and soft peppery spice. www.cousinomacul.com 85% Cabernet Sauvignon 15% Merlot A full bodied intensely flavoured wine for sumptuous meals based on roasted or braised red meats such as roast beef or lamb, Beef Wellington, steak au poivre, venison, wild boar, civet of hare, stews or casseroles, caramelised vegeable tagine. |