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 beef pot-au-feu, wok of chinese noodles with vegetables or italian veal roulade.

Organoleptic analysis of red wine of Cariñena

On the nose the red wine of the region of Cariñena. often reveals types of flavors of oaky, cocoa or clove and sometimes also flavors of caramel, cinnamon or microbio. 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
  • 2008With an average score of 4.04/5
  • 2007With an average score of 4.01/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.98/5

The most used grape varieties in red wine of Cariñena

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

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

The wine region of Cariñena is located in the region of Aragon of Spain. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Pago Aylés or the Domaine Viñedos y Bodegas Pablo produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Cariñena are Tempranillo, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Merlot, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Cariñena often reveals types of flavors of cherry, cinnamon or white pepper and sometimes also flavors of cheese, tobacco or chard.

In the mouth of Cariñena is a powerful with a nice freshness. We currently count 284 estates and châteaux in the of Cariñena, producing 1065 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Cariñena go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal.

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 capellini with prosciutto, pasta salad with surimi or goat cheese and bacon 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, butter or floral and sometimes also flavors of chard, oaky or tropical fruit. In the mouth the white wine of the region of Cariñena. is a powerful with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in white wine of Cariñena

  • 2020With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2011With an average score of 3.84/5
  • 1995With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2007With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.79/5

The most used grape varieties in white wine of Cariñena

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

The best wineries and winemakers for white 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 white wine of Cariñena.

Discover the grape variety: Tempranillo

The black Tempranillo is a grape variety native to Spain. It produces a variety of grape specially used for the elaboration of wine. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by medium-sized bunches and medium-sized grapes. The black Tempranillo can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Rhone valley, Provence & Corsica, Loire valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.

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 seafood and mushroom quiche, cervelat in the alsatian style or thai fried rice.

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 with a nice vivacity and a fine and pleasant bubble.

The best vintages in sparkling wine of Cariñena

  • 2015With an average score of 3.53/5

The most used grape varieties in sparkling wine of Cariñena

  • Macabeo
  • Xarel-lo
  • Parellada
  • Garnacha

The best wineries and winemakers for sparkling 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 sparkling wine of Cariñena.

The word of the wine: Roast (taste of)

Characteristic taste of wines made from grapes affected by botrytis cinerea.

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 beef tongue with pickle sauce, lamb shoulder cooked for 5 hours or chinese noodles with shrimp.

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
  • 2014With an average score of 3.56/5

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

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 pink wine of Cariñena.

Discover the grape variety: Grenache

Grenache noir is a grape variety that originated in Spain. It produces a variety of grape specially used for the elaboration of wine. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by medium to large bunches, and grapes of medium size. Grenache noir can be found in many vineyards: South West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Provence & Corsica, Languedoc & Roussillon, Rhone Valley, Loire Valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.

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 pastasciutta (corsica), leg of lamb bravado in the oven or potjevleesch (meat in a pot).

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

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 sweet wine of Cariñena.

The word of the wine: Power

Character of a wine that is full-bodied, generous and has a rich bouquet.

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 meringue for dummies.

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

  • Moscato

Discover the grape variety: Grenache

Grenache noir is a grape variety that originated in Spain. It produces a variety of grape specially used for the elaboration of wine. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by medium to large bunches, and grapes of medium size. Grenache noir can be found in many vineyards: South West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Provence & Corsica, Languedoc & Roussillon, Rhone Valley, Loire Valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.

News from the vineyard of Cariñena

Adapting vineyards to a changing climate: Torres look to the future

In the face of rising temperatures and more frequent droughts, what can wine producers do to adapt their viticultural practices? Catalan producer Torres, which has emerged during the past decade as one of the global wine sector’s leading pioneers in tackling climate change, is experimenting with a range of creative ideas. Planting vines at higher altitudes is one option. The company is investing in cooler vineyards high in the mountains of the region. They have planted vines in Tremp at 950m in ...

Sarah Jane Evans MW: My top 10 Spanish fine wines of 2021

In a year when travel was almost impossible, wine has been a fine companion. In terms of varieties I have been drinking a vinous A to Z: everything from Albillo (Cebreros) to Zibibbo (Pantelleria, Italy). Specifically I have been enjoying Cariñena from Priorat and Rioja, plus Garnachas – white, red and hairy – from Terra Alta, Rioja and Gredos, as well as Greek Xinomavro from Naoussa and Xarel.lo from Catalunya. Scroll down for Sarah Jane Evans MW’s top 10 wines of 2021 Not forgetting Menc ...

Duero’s Dehesa Peñalba vinery awarded single estate denomination

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