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Carignan

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Carignan is a tough, high-yielding workhorse red that old vines are now transforming into wines of real character, especially in the Languedoc, Priorat and northern Spain, where bush vines strip away richness to reveal dark berry, smoke and a rugged, savoury depth.

🍇 Red grapefull bodydry

Grape profile

Character & style

TraitCharacter
Bodyfull
Aciditymedium
Tanninshigh
Sweetnessdry
Alcohol tendencymedium
OriginAragon, Spain
Common flavoursblack cherry, plum, smoke, black pepper, earth
Aromasblack cherry, dark berries, smoke, herbs, leather

Pairing

Best food pairings

  • Grilled lamb
  • wild boar
  • slow-roasted pork
  • cassoulet
  • aged cheese

Where it thrives

Key regions for Carignan

France, Spain, Italy, USA, Chile, South Africa

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