Winemaker Notes
Intense, elegant notes of black fruit, bitter cocoa, spices and flowers, alongside a deep note of liquorice. On the background, this sophisticated Carignan from Montsant suggests some mineral overtones and notions of smoke and toast. Bitter chocolate, aromatic herbs, red berries and mineral remembrances. Mild tannins, good focus, smooth texture and refreshing acidity. Long, complex finish.
Responsible for some of the most stunning old vine red wine on the planet, Carignan has an amazing capacity to survive dry, arid climates and still produce lovely, mouthwatering wine. In Spain it goes by the name of Mazuelo or Cariñena and while it may have originated there in the province of Aragón, its popularity lies elsewhere, particularly in Languedoc-Roussillon. Somm Secret—Historically Carignan did not enjoy the respect that it does today. In the mid 20th century, Carignan covered nearly 140,000 ha in Algeria, where it was made into low quality bulk and blending wine to supply mass-market demand.
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