Grenache

Red wine

Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Grenache is a thin-skinned red grape that thrives in hot, dry climates and produces sweet-fruited, full-bodied wines that are naturally low in tannin and acidity. Because it's prone to oxidation and pale color, it's most often blended with sturdier grapes like Syrah and Mourvèdre (the classic 'GSM' blend), though it also makes excellent rosé and sweet fortified wines. Expect ripe raspberry and strawberry fruit with a peppery, spicy edge.

Also known as Alicante, Cannonau, Garnacha, Garnatxa, Tintilla.

Primary flavors

Blackcurrant Raspberry Strawberry White pepper

Styles

Bold red

Lineage

Alicante Bouschet is a crossing of Grenache.

Grenache Gris is a mutation of Grenache.

Grown in