Carignan vs Ruby Cabernet

Carignan is fuller and more tannic.

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

Carignan

Red · Cariñena, Aragon

rustic, dark fruit, herbal

Ruby Cabernet

Red · California, United States

soft, cassis, hot-climate blender

Bone dry
Sweetness: Bone dry; Full
Body: Medium; High
Tannin: Medium; High
Acidity: Medium; 13 to 14.5%
Alcohol: 13 to 14.5%; 15 to 17 °C
Serve at: 15 to 17 °C; Languedoc, Sardinia, Algeria, Catalonia
Regions: California, South Africa, Australia

Only Carignan

Stews and braises
Sausages
Hard and aged cheese

Both pair with

Barbecue and smoked meat

Only Ruby Cabernet

Burgers
Pasta with meat sauce
Pizza

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 Carignan and Ruby Cabernet pages.