Grape · Red
Mazuelo
Warm climate
About
The Spanish name for Carignan (Cariñena). Used in Rioja blends for color, tannin, and acidity. High-yielding grape that needs old vines and warm sites to produce quality. Old-vine Mazuelo from Rioja can be impressive.
Typical profile
Body
Moderate
Tannins
Firm
Acidity
Bright
Sweetness
Dry
Aromas
What the grape gives up young, and what it grows into with time in bottle.
Aged · develops with bottle time
Oak influence
Possible
Aging
Blending grape. Adds structure for aging.
Food pairings
stewsgrilled meatshearty dishes