Region

Cariñena

Cariñena wine region may at first sound unfamiliar, but nestled between Barcelona and Madrid, this is the second oldest wine region in Spain where the famous Carignan grape originates from. Winemaking in the area dates to the Roman times, where it is reported that traditionally Cariñena wine was mixed with honey to make a delicious local beverage. These days Carignan tastes just as good on its own and the region produces a range of great varieties including Garnacha! Awarded DO status in 1932, this has the most plantings of old-vine Garnacha and Carignan giving their wine an elegant, pronounced character you'll want to sip on all afternoon.

Grapes

Tempranillo with syrah

Food Pairing

Spaghetti and meatballs