Carignan (Mazuelo)

Rugged, spicy and increasingly prized. Once a humble workhorse, old-vine Carignan (Mazuelo in Spain) now makes some of the south of France's most characterful reds, all dark fruit, garrigue and firm acidity, from Fitou to Roussillon. It also lends backbone to Rioja and the great blends of the Midi. Hand-picked by the Montague family.