Carignan
black grape variety
Synonyms
carignano (Italy)
cariñena (Spain)
mazuelo (Spain)
Vine
late budding
late ripening
high yielding
drought resistant
susceptible to powdery mildew
Wine
deep colour
high acidity
high tannins
high alcohol
full body
medium to pronounced intensity
blackberry, spices, garrigue
Regions
Central Valley, Chile
Languedoc-Roussillon, France
Sardinia, Italy
Catalonia, Spain
La Rioja, Spain
Navarre, Spain
