Grenache
Grenache (pronounced gren-aash) (Garnatxa negre, Grenache Noir, or Garnacha) is a sweet red grape variety grown primarily for the making of wine. It grows well in hot, dry regions and is grown in southern France, Spain, South America, Australia, and California`s Central Valley.
It is usually blended with other varieties, rather than made into a varietal wine. In France it is the dominant variety in most Southern Rhône blends, especially Châteauneuf-du-Pape. It is also frequently used to make lighter, rosé wines in France and Spain.
Garnacha is the Spanish name and it is the most widely planted variety in Spain. The grape was grown in Spain before it made its way to France, but the popularity of the French wines has ensured that it is now more commonly known by the French name. It is known as Garnatxa in the Catalan region of Spain.
In the famous Catalan wine producing region of Priorat it is traditionally blended with Carignane. In Terra Alta, just west of the Priorat the blend is often the same but many wineries have been begun to blend it with Cabernet and Syrah.
There are two important clones of the red Grenache vine. The standard Grenache is usually referred to as ``Garnatxa Fina`` in Catalan. There is however the much more peculiar clone known as ``Hairy Grenache``. In Catalonia it is often called ``Garnatxa Peluda`` or ``Lledoner Pelut``. The leaves look similar to Macabeo, but with fine little hairs. Recent investigation in Spain into this bizarre clone indicates that is produces smaller berries with a thicker skin. This makes it argueably the superior clone.
The red Grenache variety is used extensively in Australia, sometimes to make varietal wines, but more often in blends with Syrah and Mourvèdre in so called GSM wines. A list of Australian producers of grenache wine can be found here.
White Grenache, Grenache Blanc in France, Garnatxa Blanca in Catalonia and Garnacha Blanca in Spain usually generates high alcohol, bright acidity, with citrus and or herbaceaous notes. It is an important variety in Rhône whites. Here is often blended with Roussanne. In Spain it is sparsely planted across the northeast of the country. Its epicenter in not only Catalonia but all of Spain is likely Terra Alta where it is the dominant white variety.
Another unusual variety that shares the Grenache name is Garnacha Tintorera.
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A classic blend of the Rhone Valley grape varieties -Grenache and Syrah. Attractive light pink colour, packed with flavours of red fruits and a gentle brush of crispness. Delicious and summery. [read on...]
A B V: 13.5% Vintage: non-vintag Color: rose Country: France Region: Ardeche Code: 76378
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The cuvee name derives from leaving the grape juice on the black skins theing the fool of the first jnight to extract the pink colour. Sold in a very attractive frosted bottle, the wine is pale pink salmon in colour. The nose is expressive and fresh in the mouth. Ideal for summer drinking - in quantity! [read on...]
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Les Terrasses Red 2010
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A B V: 13.5% Vintage: 2010 Color: red Country: France Region: Ardeche Code: 76343
Les Terrasses Rosé 2011
The grapes that make up this delicious dry fruity rose are Grenache (60%) & Syrah (40%) It has bags of red fruit with a hint of spice in the flavour. [read on...]
A B V: 13% Vintage: 2011 Color: rose Country: France Region: Ardeche Code: 77699
Les Terrasses White 2010
This easy drinking wine has a citrus bouquet with a delicious crisp fruity flavour and a fresh clean finish. [read on...]
A B V: 12.5% Vintage: 2010 Color: white Country: France Region: Ardeche Code: 76326
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