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Carignane
wines usually have red-fruit characteristics,
deep violet and purple color, strong tannin structure and high levels of
alcohol content. Carignane wines are sometimes peppery like Syrah. These
characteristics have made Carignane wines are very popular as a blending agent in the
vast quantities of local table wines (jug wines) that are consumed
around the world. It often provides the 'backbone' of these wines and is
blended with other grape varieties that bring additional flavor
characteristics.
Carignane is thought to have originated in northern Spain and grows well
in a 'Mediterranean' climate. As a result, it is widely grown in many of
the countries that border the Mediterranean Sea including France, Italy,
Spain, and Algeria. Carignane is the most widely planted grape in
France. It has also found a home in almost every other wine producing
country around the world.
Carignane Wine Tip:
The Carignane wines are generally dry and range from medium to
full-bodied. They have lots of "life" to them, are recommended with
fuller-bodied foods and are best served at cool room or cellar
temperature. Carignane wine grapes produce more red wine than any other grape
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