Grenache Blanc is a white wine grape related to the red grape Grenache.
In France, it is most common in South Rhône wine blends.
In Spain, the grape is called Garnacha Blanca.
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Citrus. Lemony. Green Plum. Pear. White Flowers. Herbs. Anise. Salty Minerals.
Grenache Blanc wines are full bodied, with low acidity and an oily character:
SUGAR | Dry | ||
BODY | Medium - Full | ||
FRUIT | Medium | ||
ACIDITY | Medium - Low | ||
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Grenache Blanc is very food friendly.
Mediterranean. International. Indian. Asian.
Excellent Pairing:
Fresh Green Herbs. Green Salads. Vinegar.
Asparagus. Artichokes. Cucumber. Tomatoes.
Tapas. Paella. Garlic Seafood.
Fried White Fish. Sushi. Sashimi. Wasabi.
Green Curry. Sweet Chili. Moroccan Tagine.
Chicken Satay. Turkey. Pork.
Cheese:
Manchego. Cheddar.
The Montrachet glass is perfect for full-bodied white wines such as:
The wide bowl steers the wine to the sensitive parts of the tongue, ensuring that the acidity creates a harmonious balance with the sweet aromas of aged wines.
The wide bowl allows the full bouquet of aromas to develop, and minimise the risk for it to be over-concentrated.
Garnacha Blanca originated in Spain, probably as a mutation of the red Garnacha.
It is majorly found in Catalonia (Terra Alta), Aragon, Rioja and Navarra regions.
From Spain, it spread to France (Rhône Valley and Châteauneuf-du-Pape) where Grenache Blanc is typically used to balance the honeyed richness of Roussanne.
Garnacha Blanca can stand on its own but oftest used as blend.
Côtes du Rhône is an AOC (Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée) wine region in the Rhône Valley of France. There are two main regions:
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.
In the South, the main grape is Grenache.
The area is famous for its GSM wines: A blend of Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre.
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