Summary

Once the most planted grape of France, with many synonyms but most commonly known as Carignan or Cariñena, this grape gained a bad reputation due to its ability to carry immense yields. It is still an important blending grape and can, in the right circumstances, produce quality single varietal wines.

Important Wines

• Priorat
  (Outstanding)
• Chateauneuf du Pape or Any Other Crus like Gigondas
  (Outstanding)
• Côtes du Rhône
  (Acceptable to Good)
• Rioja Red Gran Reserva
  (Outstanding)
• Rioja Red Joven
  (Acceptable)

Regional Synonyms

• Bovale Grande
• Carignan
• Carignan Noir
• Carignane
• Carignano
• Cariñena
• Grenache Noir
• Karinian
• Mazuela
• Mourvèdre
• Samsó

Percentage of Plantings