Viticultural Information
Carignane
Description
Species: Vitis vinifera The variety is originally from the northeastern Spanish province of Aragon, near the town of CariƱena. Known in France since the mid-twelfth century, Carignane was originally planted in the Pyrenees Orientales. From there plantings spread throughout the Midi region, where it is used for the production of common red table wine. It remains the most cultivated grape variety in southern France. Budbreak is typically late, and the variety may not fully ripen in cool, coastal regions. Care should be taken to avoid overcropping, which results in low sugar and acidity, as well as poor color development. Carignane produces a significant second crop, which ripens several weeks after the primary crop. Second-crop removal or selected hand harvest may be necessary in coastal regions.
People
Nick K. Dokoozlian
Links
Foundation Plant Services at UC Davis is the source of Foundation grapevine material for the nursery industry, and the staff can provide information about possible sources for obtaining this stock. The National Grape Registry (NGR) contains information about varieties of wine, juice, and table grapes, raisins, and grape rootstocks available in the United States. Growers, nurseries, winemakers and researchers can find background information and source contacts for those grape varieties in this single convenient location.
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