Wines made from Carignan grapes
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More informations about the variety Carignan
Mainly cultivated in the Languedoc region, carignan originates from Spain. Because of its very resistant branches, it is often called hardwood. Its bunches are quite large. They are compact and winged with a lignified stalk. The berries are spherical in shape and take on a bluish-black colour. Carignan has a total of 25 approved clones, the best known of which are 274, 65 and 9. The carignan buds at the beginning of June and is protected from spring frosts. It does not reach maturity until the third period. Also, this grape variety needs warmth and sunshine. It appreciates dry and not very fertile soils. Carignan vines can live for more than 100 years. Those that are more than 30 years old produce a better wine. This wine is well coloured. It is generous and powerful at the same time. Pepper, cherry, blackberry, banana, raspberry, almond, prune and violet are some of the aromas that this grape variety gives off.
What are the typical flavors of the Carignan grape variety?
- CherryPresent in 1% of Carignan
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- Red currantPresent in 1% of Carignan
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- MintPresent in 1% of Carignan
- PrunePresent in 1% of Carignan
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- CinnamonPresent in 1% of Carignan
- CheesePresent in 1% of Carignan
- ThymePresent in 1% of Carignan
- AsparagusPresent in 1% of Carignan
- Dark fruitPresent in 1% of Carignan
- AnisePresent in 1% of Carignan
- CedarPresent in 1% of Carignan
- SavoryPresent in 1% of Carignan
- PomegranatePresent in 1% of Carignan
- EarthPresent in 1% of Carignan
- StonePresent in 1% of Carignan
- BramblePresent in 1% of Carignan
- FloralPresent in 1% of Carignan
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