Carignan
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Carignan is a red grape variety of Spanish origin that is more commonly found in French wine but is widely planted throughout the western Mediterranean and around the globe. Along with Aramon, it was
Carignan in Viala & Vermorel
Carignan leaf.
Despite sharing several synonyms, such as Samsó in Catalonia, Carignan and Cinsault (pictured) are genetically distinct.
Old bushvine plantings of Carignan can be found in the Priorat region (vineyard pictured) of Catalonia
South African wine
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South African wine has a history dating back to 1659, with the first bottle being produced in Cape Town by its founder and governor Jan van Riebeeck. Access to international markets led to increased i
The Arrival of Jan van Riebeeck at the Cape, by Charles Bell
Harrington Parker & Co (Pall Mall, London) Advert for the sale of South African Wines in the UK, 1858
Inland mountains that are part of the Cape Fold Belt greatly influence the different macroclimates and terroir among South African wine regions.
Groot Constantia, the oldest wine estate in South Africa