How do you tell Carignan and Mourvedre apart in a blind tasting?

The clearest separator between Carignan and Mourvedre is acidity: Carignan is High while Mourvedre is Medium. Lead with that to resolve the blind call.

Is Carignan or Mourvedre higher in acidity?

On the WSET ladder, Carignan is High and Mourvedre is Medium for acidity.

Are Carignan and Mourvedre red or white?

Carignan and Mourvedre are both red grape varieties.

Carignan vs Mourvedre — how to tell them apart

Structure compared

Structure compared	Carignan	Mourvedre
Acidity	High	Medium
Tannin	Medium(+)	High
Body	Medium(+)	Full
Alcohol	High	High
Color intensity	Deep	Deep
Aromatic intensity	Medium	Medium

Signature aromas

Carignan

black cherrydried herbslicorice

Mourvedre

blackberrygameblack pepper

Common questions

How do you tell Carignan and Mourvedre apart in a blind tasting?: The clearest separator between Carignan and Mourvedre is acidity: Carignan is High while Mourvedre is Medium. Lead with that to resolve the blind call.
Is Carignan or Mourvedre higher in acidity?: On the WSET ladder, Carignan is High and Mourvedre is Medium for acidity.
Are Carignan and Mourvedre red or white?: Carignan and Mourvedre are both red grape varieties.