Weon Carignan 2022 750ml

One of the components of the Aupa Pipeño is also bottled separately as the 2022 Weon Carignan. It was produced with grapes from Loncomilla in Maule from a field blend of regrafted vines that contain some vines of País from a vineyard that delivers wines with freshness. It has fine tannins, a medium body and moderate concentration, and it can be drunk straight away. 6,000 bottles produced.

• Country: Chile
• Region: Valle Central
• Appellation: Maule
• Size: 750ml
• Color: Red
• Alcohol by Vol: 12.0%

Varietal

Carignan

Carignan is an ancient blue-skinned grape varietal, thought to be indigenous to the Aragon region of Spain. However, today it is most commonly associated with the fine wines of southern France, and has been grown in many countries around the world which have the warm and dry conditions it requires to thrive. Carignan is recognized as being quite a sensitive vine, highly susceptible to all kinds of rot and mildew, although producing excellent results when given the right conditions and handled correctly. Its high tannin levels and acidity make the Carignan grapes very astringent, and as such, they are often used as a blending grape to give body to other, lesser bodied varietals. Despite this, with careful treatment, Carignan can produce superb single varietal wines packed full of character and unique attributes.