Carignan
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![In the mid-15th century, the Crown of Aragon stretched from Eastern Spain, across Sardinia and mainland Italy all the way to the eastern Mediterranean. It is during this time that ampelographers believe that Carignan, which likely originated in Aragon, may have been introduced to these lands.](/Images/godic/202501/03/Aragonese_Empire_1443.svg5856.png")
![Carignan leaf.](/Images/godic/202501/03/Carignan_-_Feuilles5856.jpg")
![Despite sharing several synonyms, such as Samsó in Catalonia, Carignan and Cinsault (pictured) have no known relations.](/Images/godic/202501/03/Cinsault5856.jpg")
Carignan (also known as Mazuelo, Bovale Grande, Cariñena, Samsó, and Carignane) is a red Spanish/French wine grape variety that is widely planted throughout the western Mediterranean and around the globe. Along with Aramon, it was once considered one of the main grapes responsible for France's wine lake and was a substantial producer in jug wine production in California's Central Valley.