Wines made from Carignan grapes of Collioure
Discover the best wines made with Carignan as a single variety or as a blend of Collioure.
More informations about the variety Carignan
Intensely coloured and powerful reds with a deep colour, firm tannins and high acidity, on aromas of blackberry, blackcurrant, plum, garrigue, pepper, liquorice and balsamic notes. Old vines (>50 years, often centenary) yield exceptional cuvées. A historical pillar of Languedoc-Roussillon blends (Corbières, Minervois, Fitou, Maury) and star of Catalan Priorat under the name Cariñena. Very late-ripening variety from Aragon, also called Mazuelo in Rioja.
More informations about the region of Languedoc-Roussillon
Roussillon AOC on the Côte Vermeille, spectacular schist terrace vineyards facing the Mediterranean (up to 40% slope). Signature powerful, sun-drenched reds with signature notes of black blackberry, candied black cherry, garrigue, rosemary, cocoa and a spicy touch, firm tannins and warm palate — blend of Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre (min. 60%), Cinsault and Carignan. Round red-fruit rosés.
What are the typical flavors of the Carignan grape variety?
- Non oakPresent in 8% of Carignan
- SpicesPresent in 8% of Carignan
- Black fruitPresent in 8% of Carignan
- EarthPresent in 7% of Carignan
- OakPresent in 7% of Carignan
- Red fruitPresent in 7% of Carignan
- OakyPresent in 5% of Carignan
- PepperPresent in 5% of Carignan
- BlackberryPresent in 4% of Carignan
- LeatherPresent in 4% of Carignan
- Dark fruitPresent in 4% of Carignan
- MicrobioPresent in 4% of Carignan
- FloralPresent in 4% of Carignan
- Black fruitsPresent in 4% of Carignan
- Dried fruitPresent in 3% of Carignan
- VanillaPresent in 3% of Carignan
- LicoricePresent in 3% of Carignan
- CherryPresent in 3% of Carignan
- MineralityPresent in 2% of Carignan
- Red fruitPresent in 2% of Carignan