Carignan is a red grape variety, which produces a colorful, powerful, generous red wine, made for aging. Its aromatic typicity is unique, with notes of cocoa, mocha and black fruits with subtlety; aromas of prune, toast and leather also bring complexity.
In blends, this grape variety adds body and deep color, powerful tannins and a little acidity to the wine. Carignan is often blended with Syrah or Grenache.
Carignan is a grape variety of Spanish origin, which likes less fertile soils, dry and hot climates. Carignan (in Spanish "Cariñena") owes its name to its town of origin, Carinena, located in the province of Zaragoza. In France, it is mainly found in Languedoc-Roussillon, generally blended with Grenache. It is also found in the Corbières or in Provence. In Sardinia (Italy) it's called Carignano.