Wines made from Carignan grapes of Pays d'Oc
Discover the best wines made with Carignan as a single variety or as a blend of Pays d'Oc.
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 Pays d'Oc
The single-grape IGP par excellence: modern, accessible, frank and fruity wines, the popular signature of the Midi. Spicy Syrah reds (pepper, blackberry), round Merlot, structured Cabernet, generous Grenache, supple Cinsault. Crisp, tangy rosés. Opulent Chardonnay whites, lively Sauvignon, floral, apricoty Viognier.
What are the typical flavors of the Carignan grape variety?
- StrawberriesPresent in 2% of Carignan
- EarthPresent in 2% of Carignan
- OakPresent in 2% of Carignan
- SpicesPresent in 2% of Carignan
- Red fruitPresent in 2% of Carignan
- Black fruitPresent in 2% of Carignan
- Dried fruitPresent in 2% of Carignan
- CreamPresent in 1% of Carignan
- CherryPresent in 1% of Carignan
- SmokePresent in 1% of Carignan
- PeachPresent in 1% of Carignan
- ButterPresent in 1% of Carignan
- EarthyPresent in 1% of Carignan
- BlackberryPresent in 1% of Carignan
- BlueberryPresent in 1% of Carignan
- Red fruitPresent in 1% of Carignan
- TobaccoPresent in 1% of Carignan
- VanillaPresent in 1% of Carignan
- VioletPresent in 1% of Carignan
- CoffeePresent in 1% of Carignan