Wines made from Carignan grapes of Lebanon
Discover the best wines made with Carignan as a single variety or as a blend of Lebanon.
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 wines of Lebanon
Lebanon is a Middle Eastern country with an ancient wine culture that has experienced a renaissance in recent decades. In 2011, about six million bottles of Lebanese wine were produced from 2000 hectares (5000 acres) of Vineyards. Modern Lebanese viticulture has moved inland from the ancient Phoenician port cities to the fertile Bekaa Valley. There are also a handful of vineyards near Jezzine, a few kilometres from the Southern end of the Bekaa, just inland from Sidon.
What are the typical flavors of the Carignan grape variety?
- Red fruitPresent in 3% of Carignan
- Non oakPresent in 2% of Carignan
- EarthPresent in 2% of Carignan
- OakPresent in 2% of Carignan
- Tree fruitPresent in 2% of Carignan
- Citrus fruitPresent in 2% of Carignan
- Black fruitPresent in 2% of Carignan
- MicrobioPresent in 1% of Carignan
- VegetalPresent in 1% of Carignan
- SpicesPresent in 1% of Carignan
- FloralPresent in 1% of Carignan
- Dried fruitPresent in 1% of Carignan