Is Carignan Rose a red or white grape variety?

Carignan Rose is a red wine grape variety. Sensium documents its structure, aromas, and confusion signals for blind tasting.

What does Carignan Rose smell and taste like?

Signature aromas of Carignan Rose include strawberry, red currant and herbs. Structural profile: Medium body, High acidity, Low tannin, Medium alcohol.

What is Carignan Rose most often confused with in blind tasting?

Carignan Rose is most commonly confused with Carignan, Grenache Rose and Syrah Rose. Sensium's Compare view leads with the decisive cues that resolve each call.

Where is Carignan Rose grown?

Classic regions for Carignan Rose include Languedoc, Roussillon and Catalonia.

Carignan Rose — varietal dossier

Structural pillars

Acidity

High

Tannin

Low

Body

Medium

Alcohol

Medium

Color intensity

Pale

Aromatic intensity

Medium

Recognition cues

First checks

Look for tart red-fruit and herbal profile.
Check dry finish with medium texture.

Confidence signals

Savory red-fruit cue
High-acid medium rose frame

Aromas

Signature

strawberryred currantherbs

Common

cherrywatermelonwhite pepper

Occasional

blood orange

Commonly confused with

Classic anchors

Classic regions: Languedoc · Roussillon · Catalonia
Classic styles: Dry Carignan rose with savory Mediterranean edge · High-acid rose with medium body and red-fruit profile
Style examples: Languedoc Carignan rose · Catalan Carignan rosado

Common questions

Is Carignan Rose a red or white grape variety?: Carignan Rose is a red wine grape variety. Sensium documents its structure, aromas, and confusion signals for blind tasting.
What does Carignan Rose smell and taste like?: Signature aromas of Carignan Rose include strawberry, red currant and herbs. Structural profile: Medium body, High acidity, Low tannin, Medium alcohol.
What is Carignan Rose most often confused with in blind tasting?: Carignan Rose is most commonly confused with Carignan, Grenache Rose and Syrah Rose. Sensium's Compare view leads with the decisive cues that resolve each call.
Where is Carignan Rose grown?: Classic regions for Carignan Rose include Languedoc, Roussillon and Catalonia.