Cabernet Sauvignon vs Carignan/Cariñena
Die Rebsorten
Cabernet Sauvignon
Red Rebsorte
Cabernet Sauvignon — world's most widely planted red grape, native to Bordeaux. Full-bodied, tannic wines with blackcurrant, cedar, and spice notes.
Carignan/Cariñena
Red Rebsorte
Carignan/Cariñena — major Mediterranean red grape of Spanish origin. Produces robust wines with dark fruit, spice, and firm tannins; key in Languedoc.