A focus on the Grenache grape

The Grenache grape typically produces rich red wines, full of red-fruit flavours, and can be rather alcoholic. Grenache is the most important grape variety in the blends of famous wine regions including: Châteauneuf du Pape, Rioja, and Priorat.

Justo González Morilla | 8th April 2019
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A focus on the Grenache grape

Grape Profile

Body

Acidity

Alcohol

Fruitiness

History of Grenache

Grenache (or Garnacha in Spanish) is thought to have originated in northern Spain. Under the Crown of Aragon, it is likely the grape then travelled to other lands such as Sardinia (where the grape is known as Cannonau) and southern France. Grenache/Garnacha was not planted in the Rioja region until the 20th century, despite its proximity to nearby Navarra and Catalonia.

Grenache was one of the earliest grape varieties to be exported to Australia in the 18th century. Up until the mid-1960s Grenache was Australia’s most planted red wine grape variety until it was overtaken by Shiraz.

Grenache was popular in 19th century California as winemakers highly valued its ability to produce high yields in hot and dry conditions. In the late 20th century, the Rhone Rangers movement brought greater attention to premium varietal Grenache and Rhone blends such as Châteauneuf du Pape.

Primary flavours

Strawberry

Strawberry

Raspberry

Raspberry

Black Pepper

Black Pepper

Cinnamon

Cinnamon

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