Grenache
Grenache (known as Garnacha in Spain) is a versatile red grape variety originally associated with Spain and now widely planted in southern France, Australia, and elsewhere. It thrives in warm, dry climates and typically produces wines that are full-bodied, relatively high in alcohol, and rich in ripe red-fruit flavours such as strawberry, raspberry and cherry, often with notes of spice, herbs and pepper.
Grenache is naturally low in tannin and acidity, giving its wines a soft, generous texture. It is frequently blended with varieties such as Syrah and Mourvèdre, particularly in the Rhône Valley and southern France. It is also important in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Priorat, Gigondas, and Rioja, and is used to make both red and rosé wines as well as fortified sweet wines such as Banyuls.
