Spanish Cariñena, also known as Carignan in France, is a red wine grape variety primarily grown in the northeastern Spanish region of Aragón, from which it originally hails and after which it’s named. It’s especially common in the appellations of Cariñena and Priorat, where it thrives in the warm, arid conditions. Cariñena is a late-ripening grape known for its high acidity and tannin content, often contributing structure to blends, particularly with Garnacha. On its own, it produces full-bodied, robust wines with dark fruit flavours, often showing hints of pepper, spice, or earthy notes. If you have a preference for full-bodied, structured red wines, you may want to give Spanish Cariñena a try.
Spanish Cariñena
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£38.99Synonymous with Priorat, Scala Dei are the wine estate of the Priorat. Founded in the 12th Century by Cartesian monks who were trying to settle around Montsant (the Holy Mountain), local shepherds told them they could see the Angels climbing God’s stairs to meet him at night (Scala Dei meaning […]
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£18.50Made by Franck Massard sommelier-turned-winemaker and somewhat a celebrity in the world of wine (he was voted the UK's top sommelier in 1996), El Brindis is produced in Montsant, Catalonia, which neighbours the famous and pricey DOQ Priorat. Made from the same grape varieties as Priorat, these old Grenache-Carignan vines [...] -
£24.99Glorious Priorat from sommelier-turned-winemaker, Franck Massard. Loved by critics and consumers alike, this hand-crafted Priorat from Catalonia is much acclaimed. Obsessed with quality and sustainability, Franck has created a sophisticated, complex wine highlighting its best expression of terroir. Planting vineyards on steep terraces sheltered from the scorching sun yet sufficiently […]
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