Carignane
Carignane (
Spanish Cariņeņa,
Italian Carignano) is a
Spanish variety of
grape that originated in Cariņena, Aragon and was later transplanted to
Sardinia. When grown on a slope, to lower the yield, it produces a
wine with good body, color, and character with a characeristic harshness and astringency that diminishes with age. It is often blended with Cinsaut, Grenache, Syrah, Cabernets, and/or merlot. It has an upright growth habit and can be grown without a trellis.
