Grape · Red
Grenache / Garnacha
RedWSET level 2
High alcohol, low tannin and acidity. Thin skin, light color. Often blended (GSM = Grenache/Syrah/Mourvèdre). Base for Provence rosé. Drought resistant.
- Origin
- Spain
- Climate
- Warm, dry
- Skin colour
- Dark blue, thin
- Alcohol
- 14-16%
- Ageing potential
- Moderate
Taste profile
Aromas
- Red berry
- Strawberry
- White pepper
- Herbs (garrigue)
- Leather
Where does it grow?
- Southern Rhône (Châteauneuf-du-Pape)
- Spain (Priorat)
- Australia
- Sardinia (Cannonau)
Key wines
- Châteauneuf-du-Pape
- Priorat
- Côtes du Rhône
Food
Mediterranean dishes, grilled meat, spicy dishes
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