Grenache
Grenache or Garnacha in Spain, is thriving in warm, dry Mediterranean climates, it's prevalent in southern France, Spain, Australia, South America, and California, including Rioja wines.
Grenache excels in blends and contributes to traditional Rioja wines. Its appeal lies in full body and perceived sweetness, attributed to elevated alcohol and glycerol levels. Thriving in hot, dry vineyards, it ages well, playing a crucial role in Rhône Villages, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, and Garnacha wines in northern Spain.
Taste
Crafted as a varietal wine, showcases rich, spicy berry flavors, notably raspberry. Wines from hot regions may display warmth and cooked fruit characteristics. In Grenache, Syrah, Mourverdre (GSM) blends, the pepper notes from Syrah can occasionally take prominence.
Other
Greanche, with medium-early ripening, thrives in diverse soils and extreme temperatures, resulting in varied expressions. Red Grenache is globally popular, yielding red, sweet, and rosé wines but sensitive to pests and intolerant to wet, cold soils, yet resilient to wind and drought. White Grenache, a mutation, shares traits but is sensitive to humidity. Grey Grenache, rare and found in Aragon and Roussillon, produces pale pink wines with citrus notes.