Wines made from Carignan grapes of Coteaux du Pont du Gard
Discover the best wines made with Carignan as a single variety or as a blend of Coteaux du Pont du Gard.
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.
More informations about the region of Pays d'Oc
The wine region of Coteaux du Pont du Gard is located in the region of Pays d'Oc of Vin de Pays of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine de la Patience or the Château Mourgues du Grès produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Coteaux du Pont du Gard are Chardonnay, Merlot and Viognier, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Coteaux du Pont du Gard often reveals types of flavors of oaky, cherry or vegetal and sometimes also flavors of melon, cheese or leather.
What are the typical flavors of the Carignan grape variety?
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