Wines made from Carignan grapes of Spain
Discover the best wines made with Carignan as a single variety or as a blend of Spain.
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 Spain
Spain is a land of breathtaking scenery, colourful history and a Deep and Complex culture in which wine has Long played an important role. Grapes have been grown on the Iberian Peninsula since at least 3000 BC, although it wasn't until 1000 BC that viticulture really began here - a skill brought by Phoenician traders from the eastern Mediterranean. Today, Spain is home to more vineyards than any other country in the world, and its national wine production is exceeded only by France and Italy. All of Spain's seventeen administrative regions (communidades autónomas) produce wine to some degree, including the Canary Islands and the Balearic Islands.
What are the typical flavors of the Carignan grape variety?
- SpicesPresent in 6% of Carignan
- Red fruitPresent in 5% of Carignan
- OakPresent in 5% of Carignan
- EarthPresent in 5% of Carignan
- Non oakPresent in 5% of Carignan
- Dried fruitPresent in 4% of Carignan
- Black fruitPresent in 4% of Carignan
- MicrobioPresent in 4% of Carignan
- Black fruitsPresent in 3% of Carignan
- CassisPresent in 3% of Carignan
- OakyPresent in 3% of Carignan
- FloralPresent in 3% of Carignan
- Black currantPresent in 3% of Carignan
- ThymePresent in 2% of Carignan
- Dark fruitPresent in 2% of Carignan
- CedarPresent in 2% of Carignan
- CherryPresent in 2% of Carignan
- MintPresent in 2% of Carignan
- Dried herbsPresent in 2% of Carignan
- BalsamicPresent in 2% of Carignan