It has an intoxicating nose that is extremely aromatic and the musky violets, malt, cardamom and organic, earthy notes akin to humus, peat and malt are intermixed with notes of wild red berries.
One of the most popular red varieties planted, it ripens late and prefers hot dry climates. It probably originated in Spain, where it is still widely grown. Grenache is best known for its use in Southern Rhone wines, including those of Chateauneuf-du-Pape.