AROMA OF WINE

Tannic, spicy, herbal and a ripe sweetness

Grenache Noir or Garnacha, as it is called in Spain, is one of the most widely planted grapes, especially around the Mediterranean. Believed to originate from Spain, this theory has recently been challenged by researches claiming its home to be the island of Sardegna, Italy.

In the Southern Rhône Valley in France, Grenache Noir is often blended with Mourvèdre and Syrah, but it is probably best known as one of the principal grapes in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, comprising 70 percent of the blend. But this vigorous variety is also an important component in Gigondas and Vacqueras wines.

A bit further down south in Spain, Grenache Noir produces some alluring, spicy and rich wines like Priorat. Here it is often used as an excellent blending partner with Tempranillo.

Depending on where it is grown, it can display high concentrations of fruit, tannin and acids, where the flavors and aromas usually include spice, currant, cherry, black pepper and licorice.

Origin:

Rhone Valley,

France

Grenache

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Bernard Magrez Chateauneuf Du Pape (2599353) (2021)

Domaine de Saint Paul, Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Rouge (1239412) (2015)

Paydirt, Going for Broke (2506937) (2019)

Chateau Des Papes Chateauneuf Du Pape Cuvee Tradition (1108938) (2015)

Bernard Magrez Chateauneuf Du Pape La Distinee De Clement V (2599366) (2016)

Bernard Magrez Chateauneuf Du Pape La Distinee De Clement V (2599366) (2017)

Grant Burge, Abednego Shiraz Grenache Mourvedre, Barossa Valley (1001271) (2004)

M. Chapoutier, Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Barbe Rac (1109498) (2015)

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