The Carignan grapes are widely grown throughout the world though they originated in Carinenea, Spain. The wine prepared from this grape has a strong fruit flavor and high tannin content. The wine has a deep violet or purple color. Carignan is often blended with other grape varieties like Grenache, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cinsaut, Syrah, Cabenet Franc, Merlot, etc. The grape ripens late and generally requires warm climate, like the Mediterranean, to achieve the complete ripeness. The grape is also known by names like Carignane, Carinena, Mazuelo Carignano and Monestel. But as the grape does not produce premium wines like that of Pinot Noir or Cabernet Sauvignon, it is slowly losing its popularity.