What is Cinsault / Carignan Mediterranean Red?
A savoury, red-fruited Mediterranean style with herbs, spice and moderate tannin. A useful match for Lebanese grilled meats, lamb, tomato, aubergine and warm spice.
Bekaa Valley, Languedoc, Southern Rhône
Cinsault, Carignan
Mediterranean Red · 12.5-14.5%
Style profile
Grapes, regions and character
Cinsault / Carignan Mediterranean Red is closely linked with Cinsault, Carignan. The grape choice, region and climate shape the balance of fruit, freshness, body and texture in the glass.
Bekaa Valley, Languedoc, Southern Rhône
Lebanon; France
What does Cinsault / Carignan Mediterranean Red pair well with?
Cinsault / Carignan Mediterranean Red usually works well with grilled lamb, kofta, aubergine, tomato stews, mezze with meat. Use the wine’s structure as the guide: match body with richness, acidity with fat or freshness, and sweetness with heat or dessert.
Best food matches
Pairings to avoid
What makes a good or bad Cinsault / Carignan Mediterranean Red?
A good version should feel balanced, expressive and food-friendly. Look for clear fruit, freshness, structure and a finish that makes you want another sip.
A weaker version may taste flat, harsh, thin, clumsy, overly sweet, too alcoholic or dominated by oak, bitterness or heat rather than balance.
Look for a bottle where the region, grape and producer style match the food you want to cook. For food pairing, balance matters more than prestige.
Serve around 14-16°C.
