Carignan (France)
Carignan is most often used as a blending grape.
In Languedoc-Roussillon it is produed as a Vin de Pays ("Country wine").
Typical Flavors
 Cherry |
 Cranberry |
 Raspberry |
 Black Currant |
 Flowers |
 Herbs |
 Spices |
 Licorice |
Oak Added Flavors:
 Oak |
 Vanilla |
 Hazelnuts |
 Cured Meat |
Cherry, Red Berries, and Black Currant are typical Carignan flavors.
Hints of Flowers, Herbs and Spices.
Oak added Flavors: Vanilla, Hazelnuts. Cured Meat. Umami.
Profile
Carignan is naturally high in acidity and tannins:
| BODY | Medium | ||
| TANNINS | Medium - High | ||
| FRUIT | Medium | ||
| ACIDITY | Medium - High | ||
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Food Pairing
 Salami |
Ham |
 Chicken |
 Turkey |
 Pork |
 Lamb |
 Veal |
 Beef |
Carignan is a food friendly table wine.
Pairing Suggestions
Excellent Pairing:
Smoked Meat.
BBQ. Chicken. Turkey. Pork. Lamb.
Beef. Veal. Roast. Grilled.
Cheese:
Medium Cheeses. Aged Gouda. Parmesan. Manchego.
About Carignan
The grape is called:
- Carignan in France
- Cariñena in Spain
- Carignano in Italy
It is found as a blendig wine all around the world:
- In many French AOC (Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée)
- In many Spanish DO (Denominación de Origen).
- In many Italian DOC (Denominazione di Origine Controllata).
- In many AVA (American Viticultural Areas) in USA
The grape prefers warm and dry climates.
About 30% of French Carignan is located in Languedoc-Roussillon, where it normally is produced as "Vin de Pays" or "Vin de France".
Carignan is also planted in Argentina. Australia. China. Chile. Croatia. Cyprus. Israel. Malta. Mexico. Morocco. South Africa. Tunisia. Turkey.
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The Ideal Glass
The Bordeaux glass is perfect for a bodied red wine.
It is taller than other red wine glasses, and has a slimmer bowl.
The large size of the glass allows the bouquet to develop. It smooths out rough edges, plays down tannins, and allows the wines to achieve balance.
The slimmer bowl sends the wine directly to the back of the mouth for maximum taste.