Wines made from Carignan grapes of Cite de Carcassonne
Discover the best wines made with Carignan as a single variety or as a blend of Cite de Carcassonne.
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
Aude IGP around the medieval city (~3,000 ha, 20 communes): Mediterranean and Atlantic blends — Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, Grenache, Carignan as ruling reds with signature red and black fruits, spice and typical garrigue notes. Chardonnay, Vermentino, Sauvignon Blanc and Viognier as whites with fresh, floral and fruity profiles. IGP, dual climate (Mediterranean breezes tempered by the Atlantic Cers wind).
What are the typical flavors of the Carignan grape variety?
- EarthPresent in 2% of Carignan
- CitrusPresent in 1% of Carignan
- StrawberriesPresent in 1% of Carignan
- HoneyPresent in 1% of Carignan
- Non oakPresent in 1% of Carignan
- Tree fruitPresent in 1% of Carignan
- Citrus fruitPresent in 1% of Carignan
- Red fruitPresent in 1% of Carignan
- Black fruitPresent in 1% of Carignan