The best wines of Cariñena

Discover the best wines of Cariñena of Aragon as well as the best winemakers of Cariñena and estates of Cariñena to visit. Explore the popular grape varieties of Cariñena and the best vintages to taste in this region.

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Top wines of Cariñena by region

Looking for a good wine of Cariñena of Aragon among the top wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent wines of Cariñena. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be appropriate with these exceptional wines. Learn more about the region and the wines of Cariñena with technical and enological descriptions.

Great red wines of Cariñena

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Food and wine pairing with a red wine of Cariñena

Red wines from the region of Cariñena go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of melt-in-the-mouth pork tenderloin casserole, pasta carbonara or home-made coq au vin.

Organoleptic analysis of red wine of Cariñena

On the nose the red wine of the region of Cariñena. often reveals types of flavors of cherry, licorice or plum and sometimes also flavors of raspberry, red cherry or cocoa. In the mouth the red wine of the region of Cariñena. is a powerful with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in red wine of Cariñena

  • 2002With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2005With an average score of 4.09/5
  • 2004With an average score of 4.09/5
  • 2007With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.98/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.98/5

The most used grape varieties in red wine of Cariñena

  • Garnacha
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Merlot
  • Grenache
  • Cariñena

The best wineries and winemakers for red wine of Cariñena

A wine route planned in the region of Cariñena? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best red wine of Cariñena.

Discovering the wine region of Cariñena

Historic Aragón (DO since 1932), birthplace of Carignan (Cariñena here). Yet Garnacha dominates: fleshy, sun-soaked reds with signature notes of candied red fruit (cherry, raspberry), spices, pepper, garrigue and balsamic notes, round tannins and opulence. Many old vines. Also dense, tannic Cariñena (Mazuelo), supple Tempranillo.

Fresh rosés and ample Macabeu whites. ~14,000 ha south-west of Zaragoza, dry climate swept by the Cierzo.

Great white wines of Cariñena

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Food and wine pairing with a white wine of Cariñena

White wines from the region of Cariñena go well with generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or vegetarian such as recipes of magic cake cheese quiche, parillade of fish and seafood or tuna, pepper and tomato quiche.

Organoleptic analysis of white wine of Cariñena

On the nose the white wine of the region of Cariñena. often reveals types of flavors of grapefruit, citrus or apples and sometimes also flavors of peach, minerality or pear. In the mouth the white wine of the region of Cariñena. is a with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in white wine of Cariñena

  • 2019With an average score of 3.93/5
  • 2008With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2020With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2011With an average score of 3.87/5
  • 2024With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2021With an average score of 3.80/5

The most used grape varieties in white wine of Cariñena

  • Chardonnay
  • Macabeo
  • Garnacha Blanca
  • Viura
  • Muscat of Alexandria

The best wineries and winemakers for white wine of Cariñena

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Discover the grape variety: Macabeo

Structured, aromatic dry whites with an ample palate and moderate acidity, showing aromas of citrus (lemon, grapefruit), white flowers (acacia), pear, green apple, light honey and fresh almond notes. Fine ageing potential. Essential component of Cava DO sparkling (with xarel·lo and parellada), pillar of Rioja DOCa whites (as viura) and Roussillon AOC whites. Autochthonous Aragonese variety, aromatic signature of the great Iberian whites.

Great sparkling wines of Cariñena

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Food and wine pairing with a sparkling wine of Cariñena

Sparkling wines from the region of Cariñena go well with generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, appetizers and snacks or lean fish such as recipes of grilled lobster with tarragon cream sauce, fresh vegetable dips and their sauces for the aperitif or the thieboudienne (senegal).

Organoleptic analysis of sparkling wine of Cariñena

On the nose the sparkling wine of the region of Cariñena. often reveals types of flavors of grapefruit, pear or tree fruit and sometimes also flavors of citrus fruit. In the mouth the sparkling wine of the region of Cariñena. is a powerful with a nice vivacity and a fine and pleasant bubble.

The best vintages in sparkling wine of Cariñena

  • 0With an average score of 3.53/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.53/5

The most used grape varieties in sparkling wine of Cariñena

  • Macabeo
  • Xarel-lo
  • Parellada
  • Grenache Blanc
  • Garnacha

The best wineries and winemakers for sparkling wine of Cariñena

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The word of the wine: Sulphiting

Introduction of a sulphurous solution into a must or wine to protect it from accidents or diseases, or to select the ferments.

Great pink wines of Cariñena

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Food and wine pairing with a pink wine of Cariñena

Pink wines from the region of Cariñena go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or spicy food such as recipes of piglet shoulder with melting baked apples, lamb stew or tunisian tagine.

Organoleptic analysis of pink wine of Cariñena

On the nose the pink wine of the region of Cariñena. often reveals types of flavors of cherry, non oak or earth and sometimes also flavors of oak, citrus fruit or red fruit.

The best vintages in pink wine of Cariñena

  • 1995With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.79/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.73/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.66/5
  • 2010With an average score of 3.63/5
  • 0With an average score of 3.61/5

The most used grape varieties in pink wine of Cariñena

  • Garnacha
  • Tempranillo
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Grenache
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Merlot

The best wineries and winemakers for pink wine of Cariñena

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Discover the grape variety: Viura

Crisp, structured dry whites with a pale golden color, ample palate and preserved acidity, offering citrus (lemon, grapefruit), white flowers (acacia, orange blossom), yellow fruits (pear, peach), apple and mineral notes. Fine barrel-ageing and cellaring potential (evolving Riojan whites). Star of Rioja DOCa whites as the primary white grape; also essential in Catalan Cava DO. Spanish synonym for macabeo in Rioja.

Great sweet wines of Cariñena

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Food and wine pairing with a sweet wine of Cariñena

Sweet wines from the region of Cariñena go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of fleischnacka leaf, stuffed zucchini with merguez, beef and spices or vienna cutlets.

Organoleptic analysis of sweet wine of Cariñena

On the nose the sweet wine of the region of Cariñena. often reveals types of flavors of microbio, red fruit or tree fruit. In the mouth the sweet wine of the region of Cariñena. is a powerful mainly marked by the residual sugar.

The best vintages in sweet wine of Cariñena

  • 2011With an average score of 4.15/5
  • 2012With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2010With an average score of 3.85/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.77/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.69/5

The most used grape varieties in sweet wine of Cariñena

  • Tempranillo
  • Macabeo
  • Muscat of Alexandria
  • Muscatel
  • Garnacha
  • Cabernet Sauvignon

The best wineries and winemakers for sweet wine of Cariñena

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The word of the wine: Reassembly

During the vinification process, a "cap" is formed at the top of the vats with the solid parts (skin, pulp, pips, etc.), which contain tannins and colouring elements. Pumping over consists of emptying the vat from the bottom and pouring the juice back to the top, in order to mix the cap and the juice and to favour the exchange and the extraction. This old technique allows a better exchange between the solid parts and the liquid.

Great natural sweet wines of Cariñena

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Food and wine pairing with a natural-sweet wine of Cariñena

Natural sweet wines from the region of Cariñena go well with generally quite well with dishes of sweet desserts such as recipes of brownies with nuts.

The most used grape varieties in natural-sweet wine of Cariñena

  • Moscato

Discover the grape variety: Moscato

Sweet, lightly sparkling aromatic whites with a pale golden hue, a supple palate and preserved acidity, with intense signature aromas of muscat, rose, orange blossom, white peach, candied citrus, honey, sage and explosive muscat notes. Low alcohol, indulgent profile. Absolute star of Moscato d'Asti DOCG and Asti Spumante DOCG in Piedmont. Italian name for the muscat family (Moscato Bianco = muscat blanc à petits grains), Piedmontese signature.

A wine route in the region of Cariñena ? Visit the most beautiful wine towns and villages

  • Alfamén (zaragoza)
  • Almonacid de la sierra
  • Paniza
  • Sitges
  • Zaragoza