Discover the top 100 best red wines of Cariñena of Cariñena as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the red wines that are popular of Cariñena and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Historic Aragón (DO since 1932), birthplace of Carignan (Cariñena here). Yet Garnacha dominates: fleshy, sun-soaked reds with signature notes of candied red fruit (cherry, raspberry), spices, pepper, garrigue and balsamic notes, round tannins and opulence. Many old vines. Also dense, tannic Cariñena (Mazuelo), supple Tempranillo.
Fresh rosés and ample Macabeu whites. ~14,000 ha south-west of Zaragoza, dry climate swept by the Cierzo.
Powerful, structured reds with an almost black inky hue, firm tannins and a dense palate, with intense aromas of ripe black fruits (blackberry, plum), candied cherry, garrigue, Mediterranean herbs, black pepper, leather, liquorice and animal notes. Fine ageing potential, high-alcohol solar wines. Star of Jumilla DO, Yecla DO, Bullas DO and Alicante DO in south-eastern Spain. Spanish synonym for Mediterranean mourvèdre, identity signature of sunny Spain.
red wines from the region of Cariñena go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or lamb such as recipes of monkfish with vegetable tagliatelle, spaghetti with "favouilles" (curries) or oriental stew with couscous.
