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Grenache (France)

Grenache is a French grape variety often blended to make GSM and Châteauneuf-du-Pape.

Typical Flavors


Raspberry
Raspberry
Strawberry
Strawberry
Black Cherry
Black
Cherry
Blackberry
Blackberry

Herbs
Herbs
Spices
Spices
Anise
Anise
Orange Zest
Orange
Zest

Oak Added Flavors:

Barrel
Barrel
Cinnamon
Cinnamon
Coffee
Coffee
Tobacco
Tobacco

Raspberry, Strawberry, and Cherry are typical Grenache flavors.

Hints of Herbs, Spices, and Orange Zest.

Oak added Flavors: Cinnamon. Coffee. Tobacco.

Profile

Grenache has medium acidity and smooth tannins:

BODYMedium - Light
TANNINSMedium
FRUITMedium
ACIDITYMedium
Serving temperature:
14-15°C (57-59°F)

Food Pairing


Antipasti
Tapas
Salami
Salami
Ham
Ham
Pizza
Rich
Pizza

Hamburger
Hamburger
Duck
Duck
Casserolle
Casserolle
Stew
Stew

Pork
Pork
Lamb
Lamb
Deer
Game
Filet
Meat

Grenache wines should be paired with rich flavors.

They pair perfectly with rich Stews, Casserolle and Marinated Asian.

They also love BBQ and Grilled Meat.

Pairing Suggestions

Excellent Pairing:
Rich Pizza. Hamburger.
Stews. Casserolle. Goulash.
Sausages. Pepper Sauce.
Asian Marinated Dishes.
Lamb. Lamb Shanks.
Game in Cherry Sauce.
Roast. BBQ. Pork. Game.
Duck. Roasted Duck with Plum.

Cheese:
Manchego. Cheddar. Gouda (Smoked). Pecorino. Asiago.

French Specialities:
Oxtail Bourguignonne.
Confit de Canard (Duck Confit).

If You Like Grenache

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Garnacha (Spain)
GSM Wines (France)
Schiava (Italy)
Teroldego (Italy)

The Ideal Glass

The Burgundy glass is perfect for a light and fruity red wine.

The glass is broader than other red wine glasses.

The larger bowl has the function of accumulating the aromas of delicate red wines. It also allows a proper swirling, channeling the aromas upwards.

In addition, the style of the glass directs the wine to the tip of your tongue for a better reception of the tastes.

Grenache / Garnacha / Cannonau

Grenache is one of the most widely planted red wine grapes in the world.

Grenache is called Garnacha in Spain and Cannonau in Italy.

The grape is said to be native of Aragón in Spain (near Navarra and Rioja).

From Spain it is said to have travelled to Languedoc-Roussillon in France, then to the Rhône Valley, and then finally to Sardinia in Italy. (However, recent DNA analysis indicates that Grenache is native to Sardinia).

Today the grape is most famous for its importand role in the GSM wines from the Rhône Valley (Côtes du Rhône Villages and Châteauneuf-du-Pape).

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Grenache in France

In France, Grenache is the key ingredient in Châteauneuf-du-Pape and GSM blends.

It is also the most planted grape variety in Languedoc-Roussillon.

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Côtes du Rhône

Côtes du Rhône is an AOC (Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée) wine region in the Rhône Valley of France. There are two main regions:

France

Côtes du Rhône North

In the North, the main grape is Syrah.

The grapes grow on very steep slopes, and are manually picked in hillside trolleys, wich adds to the price.

Côtes du Rhône South

In the South, the main grape is Grenache.

The area is famous for its GSM wines: A blend of Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre.

Grenache in Europe

France (Grenache)

In France, Grenache is the key ingredient in:
Châteauneuf-du-Pape and GSM blends.
It is also the most planted grape variety in Languedoc-Roussillon.

Best known areas/regions:

Côte du Rhône AOC (Rôhne)
Côte du Rhône Villages AOC (Rôhne Villages)
Côte du Rhône Cru (Rôhne Crus)
Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOC (Biggest Rôhne Cru)
Luberon AOC (South East Rôhne)
Minervos AOC (Languedoc-Roussillon)


Spain (Garnacha)

Garnacha is the third most planted red grape in Spain (after Tempranillo and Bobal).

Best known areas/regions:

Aragón DO (Somontano)
Catalonia DO (Priorat)
Navarra DO
Rioja DO


Italy (Cannonau)

In Italy, Grenache is Sardinia is named Cannonau.
"Cannonau di Sardegna DOC" contains at least 90% local Cannonau.


New World Grenache

Australia

Best known areas/regions:
Barossa Valley
McLaren Vale

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