Sauvignon Blanc vs Carignan/Cariñena
The Grapes
Sauvignon Blanc
White grape
Sauvignon Blanc — White grape synonymous with the Loire Valley and New Zealand's Marlborough region, producing wines of striking aromatic intensity
Carignan/Cariñena
Red grape
Carignan/Cariñena — major Mediterranean red grape of Spanish origin. Produces robust wines with dark fruit, spice, and firm tannins; key in Languedoc.