Grenache is a red wine grape that originated in Spain and Southern France, possibly from the island of Sardegna, where it is known as Cannonau. You’ve likely had Grenache many times without even knowing it, as it plays a significant role in wine from the Rhône Valley and Rioja. Now this variety is venturing out of its status as simply a blending grape and is now gaining recognition as aGrenache is a red wine grape that originated in Spain and Southern France, possibly from the island of Sardegna, where it is known as Cannonau. You’ve likely had Grenache many times without even knowing it, as it plays a significant role in wine from the Rhône Valley and Rioja. Now this variety is venturing out of its status as simply a blending grape and is now gaining recognition as a serious wine that can be bottled mono-varietally.
In France, most Grenache is still blended, however, often with Syrah, but also with Carignan and other grapes. Planted widely throughout the Languedoc-Roussillon and Rhône Valley regions, Grenache makes an appearance in Châteaunuef-du-Pape, Côtes-du-Rhône, and even as the base grape for the rosé wines from Tavel. It is also an important grape in fortified wines from Maury and Banyuls. ...more ...less
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In Spain, Grenache (aka Garnacha) is grown throughout the country and is increasingly being bottled as a standalone grape. The DOC of Priorat in the northeast of the country is the most prestigious example that features Grenache as the primary grape and relies on the concentration and color given by older vines. Grenache is also a natural fit with the widely grown Tempranillo, where its fruit complements the more structuredIn Spain, Grenache (aka Garnacha) is grown throughout the country and is increasingly being bottled as a standalone grape. The DOC of Priorat in the northeast of the country is the most prestigious example that features Grenache as the primary grape and relies on the concentration and color given by older vines. Grenache is also a natural fit with the widely grown Tempranillo, where its fruit complements the more structured grape.
But perhaps the most interesting representations of Grenache have been in the New World. California, particularly on the Central Coast, has embraced the grape, with winemakers boldly experimenting with the profile of what we think Grenache is. Grown in cooler-climate vineyards, Grenache can be a lighter-profiled wine, even reading as a cousin to rosé. And of course it can be used to make fruit-forward exuberant rosé wine as well. But grown in warmer locations and especially on older vines, Grenache can be full, deep, and spicy. Grenache is also well-represented in Australia, where it finds its natural partner in Shiraz/Syrah.
Because of the flexible nature of Grenache, it can be a great partner to a wide variety of foods depending on how it is made. But no matter its style, Grenache is an ascendant grape that certainly deserves your attention. ...more ...less