Carignan / Carinena

Carignan is a late ripening black grape variety. It is very common in France where is it the target of the European Union's 'Vine Pull Scheme' and can be found in Catalonia, Spain and in America - where it is rarely seen as a varietal wine. It is also known as Carinena (Spain), Carignane (USA) and Carignano (Italy).