Grenache

Rhône blend component

Grenache is a red wine grape variety widely planted in warm climates, especially in Spain (where it's called Garnacha), southern France, and California.

The grape produces wines ranging from light and fruity to rich and full-bodied, often with notes of red berries and spice.

It's a key component in many Rhône-style blends and Châteauneuf-du-Pape.

wine

Châteauneuf-du-Pape

French appellation wine

Côtes du RhôneFrench regional wine blend
roséPink-hued wine
fruityHaving orchard flavor

spicy · jammy · strawberry · raspberry · cherry · pepper · licorice · alcohol · body · aromatic

grape

vine

Trailing climbing plant

varietalSingle-grape wine type
redPrimary color, warm
blackDarkest possible hue

berry · cluster · skin · tannin · sugar · ripeness · harvest · canopy · yield · drought-tolerant

tasting

red fruit

strawberry jamPreserved red fruit spread
kirschCherry-derived clear brandy
white pepperDehulled peppercorn spice

anise · lavender · herbal · earthy · warm · rich · full-bodied · silky · round · soft

pairing

lamb

Juvenile sheep

barbecueSlow-cook over coals
charcuteriePreserved meat preparation
ratatouilleProvençal vegetable stew

grilled meat · paella · chorizo · tapas · cassoulet · bouillabaisse · Manchego · goat cheese · Mediterranean cuisine · rosemary

Categories

Wine Countrywineries, winery, vineyards, grapevines, tasting rooms
grape varietieschardonnay, Riesling, merlot, pinot noir, Gewurztraminer
French GrapesCabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc
Red WinesMerlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Shiraz, Malbec
Rhone grapes
American winesNapa Valley, Sonoma, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir

Opposites

wine grape structure and tannin

GrenachePinot Noir

Red grape, light-bodied wine

Cabernet Sauvignon · Riesling · Chardonnay · Barolo · Burgundy

Family

grenade, pomegranate, garnet

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