...aromas of plums and an earthy touch. The absence of oak makes it fruit-driven and quite pure, juicy with the chalky tannins. This is characterful and different and not really easy to identify the variety. Elegant rusticity.
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.