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Fortino Carignane (Santa Clara Valley)

Fortino

Santa Clara Valley · Central Coast · United States

Fact sheet

Type
Other
Grape
Carignane
Country
United States
Region
Santa Clara Valley · Central Coast
Appellation
Santa Clara Valley
Body
medium
Acidity
medium
Tannin
medium
Sweetness
dry

Food pairing

cordeiro assado · ensopados de carne · queijos maturados · carnes grelhadas

Rated vintages

  • 201289 pts

    Carignane was once one of California's most prominent grapes, and this bottling shows intriguing aromas of spearmint and sagebrush set across a red fruit background. The minty and distinctive palate also boasts black pepper and licorice, with brambly red and purple fruits.