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Key regions
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Pairings
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Synonyms
Cabernet - Carignan - Syrah is a red blend rather than a single variety, and it traces back to Priorat, Spain.
Structurally it lands at full body, medium-high tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
Look for dark fruit, plum, blackberry, herbaceous and spice.
The regions that matter for it are Priorat and Cotes de Provence.
In the vineyard it is marked by late ripening, medium vigour and a preference for warm climate.
It blends readily with Grenache.
Watch for the synonyms: Cabernet Sauvignon - Carignan - Syrah.
At the table it suits braised oxtail, spicy stews and tagines and marinated lamb skewers.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
Food pairings.
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Braised Oxtail
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Spicy stews and tagines
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Marinated lamb skewers
Also labelled.
Cabernet Sauvignon - Carignan - Syrah.
Bottles to look for.
- Agricola Punica Montessu Isola dei Nuraghi IGT, Sardinia, Italy
- Celler Cedo Anguera 'Clonic' 14 Meses En Barrica, Montsant, Spain
- Cellers Grifoll-Declara Tressals, Priorat DOCa, Spain
- Chateau Sainte Roseline Cotes de Provence Perle de Roseline Rose, France
- Chateau Sainte Roseline Cotes de Provence Perle de Roseline Rouge, France
- Domaine Rimauresq Cru Classe Cotes de Provence Rouge, France
- Emiliana Novas Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon - Syrah - Carignan, Colchagua Valley, Chile
- Finca Tobella Negre, Priorat DOCa, Spain
Cabernet - Carignan - Syrah: common questions
01.What does Cabernet - Carignan - Syrah taste like?+
Cabernet - Carignan - Syrah tastes of dark fruit, plum, blackberry, herbaceous and spice. Structurally it lands at full body, medium-high tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Cabernet - Carignan - Syrah from?+
Cabernet - Carignan - Syrah originates in Priorat, Spain.
03.Where is Cabernet - Carignan - Syrah grown?+
The key regions for Cabernet - Carignan - Syrah are Priorat and Cotes de Provence.
04.What food pairs with Cabernet - Carignan - Syrah?+
Pour it with braised oxtail, spicy stews and tagines and marinated lamb skewers.
05.What else is Cabernet - Carignan - Syrah called?+
Cabernet - Carignan - Syrah is also labelled Cabernet Sauvignon - Carignan - Syrah.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Spain.