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Grenache (pronounced gren-ash) (in Spanish, Garnacha, in Catalan, Garnatxa) is probably the most widely planted variety of red wine Grape in the world. It ripens late, so needs hot, dry conditions such as those found in Spain and in the south of France.[1] It is generally spicy, berry-flavoured and soft on the palate with a relatively high alcohol content, but it needs careful control of yields for best results. It tends to lack acid, tannin and colour, and is usually blended with other varieties such as Syrah, Carignan and Cinsaut.
Grenache is the dominant variety in most Southern Rhe wines, especially in Cheauneuf-du-Pape where it is typically over 80% of the blend. In Australia it is typically blended in "GSM" blends with Syrah and Mourvre.
Grenache is also used to make ros?wines in France and Spain, notably those of the Tavel district in the Ces du Rhe. And the high sugar levels of Grenache have led to extensive use in fortified wines, including the red vins doux naturels of Roussillon such as Banyuls, and as the basis of most Australian 'port'.
Suitable Zones:
This vine is suiteable for zones 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
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