Chardonnay vs Carignan/Cariñena
As Uvas
Chardonnay
White uva
Chardonnay — world's most celebrated white grape, native to Burgundy, France. Versatile wines range from lean and mineral to rich and buttery.
Carignan/Cariñena
Red uva
Carignan/Cariñena — major Mediterranean red grape of Spanish origin. Produces robust wines with dark fruit, spice, and firm tannins; key in Languedoc.