Argaman vs Carignan

Carignan is fuller and more tannic.

Sweetness, body, tannin and acidity are our rating of a typical dry table wine from each grape.

Argaman

Red · Israel

deep colour, soft, plum

Carignan

Red · Cariñena, Aragon

rustic, dark fruit, herbal

Bone dry
Sweetness: Bone dry; Medium
Body: Full; Medium
Tannin: High; Medium
Acidity: High; 13 to 14.5%
Alcohol: 13 to 14.5%; 15 to 17 °C
Serve at: 15 to 17 °C; none listed
Regions: Languedoc, Sardinia, Algeria, Catalonia

Only Argaman

Lamb
Burgers

Both pair with

Barbecue and smoked meat
Stews and braises

Only Carignan

Sausages
Hard and aged cheese

Sources

Style profiles, pairings and serving figures are our own assessment. Regions and origins: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0); see the Argaman and Carignan pages.