Vigno by Bouchon

This Vigno comes from a vineyard that Bouchon has been working since 2017. These are vines that are about 60 years old on the southern end of the Maule Valley, in the Curimaqui area. It's 100% cariñena, with 18 months of foudres and another six in the bottle. With 30% whole cluster, this is another of the very good examples of the 2021 vintage in Maule. The fruit is what predominates here. The ripe red fruits manifest themselves generously in a wine with tannins that are sharp, but not at all aggressive. On the finish, there are floral notes that accentuate its fresh and lively side.

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