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Synonyms
Cabernet Sauvignon - Carignan is a red blend rather than a single variety, with its roots in Languedoc-Roussillon, France.
The wines show medium-full body, medium-high tannin, high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
The tasting note runs to black fruit, brambly notes, licorice and spice.
It is planted most seriously in Languedoc-Roussillon and Catalonia.
In the vineyard it is marked by mid ripening, moderate vigour and a preference for warm.
It blends readily with Grenache and Syrah.
On other labels it goes by Cariñena and Carignane.
At the table it suits meatballs in a spiced tomato and green olive sauce, chili con carne and braised beef cheek.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
Food pairings.
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meatballs in a spiced tomato and green olive sauce
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chili con carne
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braised beef cheek
Also labelled.
Cariñena, Carignane.
Bottles to look for.
- Bodegas Cal Grau Badaceli, Priorat DOCa, Spain
- Bodegas RE 'Cabergnan' Single Vineyard Dry Farmed, Maule Valley, Chile
- Bowines 'Malcriado' Carignan - Cabernet Sauvignon, Maule Valley, Chile
- Cantina Santadi Sardos Mezzosecolo 1960-2010, Sardinia, Italy
- Cellardoor Winery 'Ned Said Red' Red, Maine, USA
- Chateau Vieux Moulin Terre d'Eole, IGP Aude, France
- Domaine de Puilacher Chemin de Nougou, IGP Vicomte d'Aumelas, France
- Espelt Terres Negres, Emporda, Spain
Cabernet Sauvignon - Carignan: common questions
01.What does Cabernet Sauvignon - Carignan taste like?+
Cabernet Sauvignon - Carignan tastes of black fruit, brambly notes, licorice and spice. The wines show medium-full body, medium-high tannin, high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Cabernet Sauvignon - Carignan from?+
Cabernet Sauvignon - Carignan originates in Languedoc-Roussillon, France.
03.Where is Cabernet Sauvignon - Carignan grown?+
The key regions for Cabernet Sauvignon - Carignan are Languedoc-Roussillon and Catalonia.
04.What food pairs with Cabernet Sauvignon - Carignan?+
Pour it with meatballs in a spiced tomato and green olive sauce, chili con carne and braised beef cheek.
05.What else is Cabernet Sauvignon - Carignan called?+
Cabernet Sauvignon - Carignan is also labelled Cariñena and Carignane.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of France.