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Carignan - Grenache - Tempranillo is a red blend rather than a single variety, with its roots in Rioja, Spain.
The wines show medium-full body, medium tannin, medium-high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
The tasting note runs to strawberry, blackcurrant, red berry, dark berry, sweet spice and berry aromas.
It is planted most seriously in Rioja, Montsant and Carinena.
In the vineyard it is marked by mid ripening, medium vigour and a preference for warm, similar to northern spain.
At the table it suits roast chicken with a chorizo stuffing, cumin-spiced lamb shawarma and red peppers stuffed with ground beef and cheese.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
Food pairings.
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roast chicken with a chorizo stuffing
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cumin-spiced lamb shawarma
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red peppers stuffed with ground beef and cheese
Bottles to look for.
- Azabache Crianza Vendimia Seleccionada, Rioja DOCa, Spain
- Bodega de Edgar Tarragona, Paso Robles Willow Creek District, USA
- Bodegas Burgo Viejo Tinto, Rioja DOCa, Spain
- Bodegas Campo Viejo Crianza, Rioja DOCa, Spain
- Bodegas Ignacio Marin 'Marin' Old Vine Garnacha, Carinena, Spain
- Bodegas LAN Gran Reserva, Rioja DOCa, Spain
- Bodegas Ollauri Conde de los Andes Reserva, Rioja DOCa, Spain
- Bodegas San Valero Don Mendo Gran Reserva, Carinena, Spain
Carignan - Grenache - Tempranillo: common questions
01.What does Carignan - Grenache - Tempranillo taste like?+
Carignan - Grenache - Tempranillo tastes of strawberry, blackcurrant, red berry, dark berry, sweet spice and berry aromas. The wines show medium-full body, medium tannin, medium-high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Carignan - Grenache - Tempranillo from?+
Carignan - Grenache - Tempranillo originates in Rioja, Spain.
03.Where is Carignan - Grenache - Tempranillo grown?+
The key regions for Carignan - Grenache - Tempranillo are Rioja, Montsant and Carinena.
04.What food pairs with Carignan - Grenache - Tempranillo?+
Pour it with roast chicken with a chorizo stuffing, cumin-spiced lamb shawarma and red peppers stuffed with ground beef and cheese.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Spain.