Carignan/Cariñena

Carignan/Cariñena — major Mediterranean red grape of Spanish origin. Produces robust wines with dark fruit, spice, and firm tannins; key in Languedoc.

Regions Where Grown

Priorat 126 wines Corbières 65 wines Languedoc-Roussillon 60 wines Languedoc 58 wines Côtes-du-Rhône 38 wines Montsant 37 wines Southern Rhône 28 wines California 26 wines Côtes de Provence 23 wines Catalunya 22 wines Bandol 22 wines Vin de France 21 wines

Countries

France 563 wines Spain 239 wines United States 73 wines Chile 50 wines Italy 29 wines South Africa 16 wines Mexico 11 wines Lebanon 5 wines

Top Wines

1902 Centenary Carignan Priorat Mas Doix · 4.75★ L'Ermita Velles Vinyes Priorat Álvaro Palacios · 4.75★ Les Aubaguetes Priorat Álvaro Palacios · 4.65★ Clos d'Ora Gérard Bertrand · 4.61★ Mas de la Rosa Vall Llach · 4.61★ Mas de la Rosa Porrera Vinyes Velles Familia Torres · 4.60★ Vinyes Altes Porrera Bodegas Celler Francisco Castillo-Clos Dominic · 4.57★ Planots Priorat Cal Pla · 4.56★

Grape Comparisons

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About Carignan/Cariñena

Carignan/Cariñena (also known as Mazuelo or Mourvèdre in different regions) is a prolific red grape native to Spain's Aragón region, producing deeply colored, high-tannin wines with dark fruit and spice. It is widely planted in southern France's Languedoc, Spain, and California.

At a Glance

Color
Red
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