A RED GRAPE
Carignan
What Carignan tastes like
Carignan is a red grape that appears in 29 of the appellations in our table. Where it is grown at its best known, the style is described this way: robust, fruit-forward reds with Southern Rhône character; fresh, mineral whites and dry rosés.
Where Carignan grows
Our appellations table names Carignan in 29 wine regions. The ones with the most wines in our database are Rioja (Spain), Priorat (Spain), Côtes Catalanes (France), Languedoc (France), Alpilles (France), Corbières (France), Languedoc-Roussillon (France), Pays d'Hérault (France), Coteaux du Languedoc (France), Minervois (France), Montsant (Spain) and Vin de Pays de L'Hérault (France).
Carignan is grown well beyond that list: 17 more appellations name it as a main grape, which is part of why one bottle can taste so different from the next.
How the place changes the glass
- Côtes Catalanes (France): Robust, fruit-forward reds with Southern Rhône character; fresh, mineral whites and dry rosés. Climate: hot, dry Mediterranean.
- Languedoc (France): Rustic, fruit-forward, value-oriented reds with herbaceous or ripe berry character; increasingly serious, terroir-driven expressions emerging. Climate: hot, dry Mediterranean.
- Alpilles (France): Rustic, fruit-forward reds and dry, mineral whites with Provençal herb notes. Climate: hot, dry Mediterranean with Mistral wind.
- Corbières (France): Rustic, herbal reds with earthy minerality and Grenache warmth. Climate: mediterranean with Atlantic influences.
What to eat with Carignan
- In Côtes Catalanes: Grilled lamb, spiced Moroccan tagine, chorizo, ratatouille, grilled meats.
- In Languedoc: Cassoulet, grilled meats, Provençal herbs, Mediterranean vegetables, charcuterie.
- In Alpilles: Ratatouille, grilled fish, olives, goat cheese, Mediterranean vegetables.
Carignan in our cellar
The appellations above account for about 2,558 Carignan wines in the Sommurai database, which is how we know which regions pour it most.
Grapes to try next
If you like Carignan, these red grapes are worth a glass: Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Merlot, Grenache and Cabernet Franc.
Quick answers
Where is Carignan grown?
Our appellations table names Carignan in 29 wine regions, including Rioja (Spain), Priorat (Spain), Côtes Catalanes (France), Languedoc (France) and Alpilles (France).
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