Grenache Carignan
Sold Out! Winexpert LE21 Grenache Carignan is another classic! Grenache Carignan–Garnacha Cariñena in Spanish–is at once intense and harmonious. Deep ruby red with alluring aromas of black fruit, spice, and leather nuances. A provocative palate of black fruit, cherry, red berry and plum with well-integrated oak and accents of licorice and spice. Rich velvety tannins, moderate acidity, and a long savoury finish. 30 Labels included.
Comes with grape skins.
- Alcohol 14%
- Sweetness Dry
- Body Full
- Oak Heavy
- Time to Ready 6-8 weeks
- Yield ~30 x 750ml
- Price $165.99
Brand Winexpert LE 21
The Winexpert LE™ collection features Limited Edition wines of remarkable quality and distinction. Explore the world’s most distinguished wine growing regions with this exceptional series that celebrates the very best – from classic varietals to exceptional blends. Available by reservation only, this annual showcase features hidden gems in limited quantities. Our most sought-after and popular wines, it’s a one-of-a-kind global adventure you don’t want to miss. Each of the LE wines will be in our top 10 Best Sellers list for the year!
Varietal Carignan
Grown in Australia and California it thrives in Southern France and Spain where the hot dry conditions are perfect for this late ripening grape. Carignan produces wines that are fruit forward with rich tastes and lower tannins making it a great food wine and pairs with a variety of dishes.
Varietal Grenache
Grenache is just as important to the wine world as Cabernet Sauvignon! It is planted around the world but thrives in Southern France (Rhone) and Spain. Grenache (aka Garnacha) produces rich, flavorful red wines and is often blended with other reds to produce high quality, aromatic wines.
Region Manchuela, Spain
Manchuela is framed by the Júcar and Cabriel rivers, whose sediments make up the limestone-based clay soils. Two large reservoirs to the north provide irrigation during the very dry growing season. Vineyards here are 600-1000m above sea level; the altitude has a cooling effect and combines with fresh Mediterranean winds to moderate the hot summer days. This helps slow ripening, resulting in white grapes that produce fresh, fruity wines with good acidity. Manchuela's red wines show excellent flavour, colour and mouthfeel.
Sweetness Dry
Dry wines like Cabernet and Pinot Grigio have no perceptible amount of sweetness to the drinker and will often be detected as having a drying character in the mouth.
Body Full
The big wines that can stand on their own. Often premium wines with higher tannins, alcohol levels and oaking levels as they all factor in a bigger tasting wine.
Oak Heavy
Big reds like Cabernet and ultra premium wines will have higher levels of oak as it adds to the complexity and finish that wine drinkers expect.
