Cariñena, Aragon

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Cariñena is a village in the province of Zaragoza, in the autonomous community of Aragon, Spain. It is the capital of the comarca Campo de Cariñena. It is known for its wine and the Cariñena grape, to which it gave its name. In ancient Roman times it was known as Carae and it was recorded that in the 3rd century BC its inhabitants drank wine mixed with honey.

History

The name Cariñena dates back to the Roman era. Pliny the Elder, the procurator of Tarraconensis, named this Roman settlement {{lang|la|Carae}}; the suffix {{lang|la|-iniana}} (thus {{lang|la|Cariniana}}) was characteristic of many Roman manors.

The village Cariniana signified the hamlet and manor situated in the location of Carae and refers to its owner, Carinius. At the end of the second century, a tendency to concentrate the property led to the appearance of the large latifundia whose owners gave their names to places like this. Afterwards, in the Middle Ages, the name followed sound rules to become its current name.

King Alfonso XIII conferred the title of "city" to Cariñena owing to the quality of its wines.{{Cite web |url=http://www.winesfromspain.com/icex/cda/controller/pageGen/0,3346,1549487_6763460_6785775_0_0,00.html?currentReg=40 |title=Wines from Spain, Aragón’s oldest appellation looks forward to a promising future |access-date=2010-10-09 |archive-date=2010-10-20 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101020210014/http://www.winesfromspain.com/icex/cda/controller/pageGen/0,3346,1549487_6763460_6785775_0_0,00.html?currentReg=40 |url-status=dead }}

European Wine City 2025

Cariñena has been named European Wine City 2025 by RECEVIN,{{Cite web |date=2024-12-18 |title=Cariñena recibe el título de Ciudad Europea del Vino 2025 en Italia |url=https://www.noticiasdelvino.com/nacional/2024/12/18/carinena-recibe-el-titulo-de-ciudad-europea-del-vino-2025-en-italia-19544/ |access-date=2024-12-18 |language=es}} recognizing its rich winemaking tradition and commitment to sustainability and innovation. This prestigious award highlights the city’s historical importance in viticulture, dating back to Roman times, and its continued efforts to improve winemaking practices. Cariñena's designation as Wine City also emphasizes its role in promoting wine culture, enhancing tourism, and fostering education on viticulture. This title marks an exciting chapter for Cariñena, blending tradition with modernity in its pursuit of global recognition.

References

External links

[https://web.archive.org/web/20101013020613/http://www.campodecarinena.org/carinena/index.php?menu=1&opcion=13 Town hall site - Cariñena]
{{usurped|1=[https://web.archive.org/web/20030925144548/http://www.caiaragon.com/es/municipios/index.asp?idloc=696&tipo=0 caiaragon.com - Ficha de la población]}} {{in lang|es}}
[https://web.archive.org/web/20101006181411/http://www.aragonguide.com/1292/aragon-guide-about-wine-%26-wineries.html Aragon Guide - Cariñena Wine & Wineries]

Category:Municipalities in the Province of Zaragoza

Cariñena, Aragon

History

European Wine City 2025

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