Grenache
black grape variety
Synonyms
Granaccia (Liguria, Italy)
Cannonau (Sardinia, Italy)
Garnacha (Spain)
Vine
early budding
late ripening
high yields
wind and drought resistant
prone to oxidation
Wine
pale colour
low acidity
low to medium tannins
high alcohol
medium to full body
medium to pronounced intensity
strawberry, cherry, spices
Regions
South Australia, Australia
Victoria, Australia
Corsica, France
Languedoc-Roussillon, France
Provence, France
Southern Rhône Valley, France
Liguria, Italy
Marche, Italy
Sardinia, Italy
Spain
Central Coast California, United States
Inland Valleys, United States
Oregon, United States