Garnacha / Grenache
Garnacha (Spanish) or Grenache (French) is a red grape variety believed to have originated in Spain, though now widely planted throughout Southern France, Spain, and other warm wine regions. It typically produces medium-bodied to full-bodied wines with high alcohol, moderate tannins, and flavors of red berries, white pepper, and herbs, often with a characteristic spicy quality. Thriving in hot, dry climates, Grenache is commonly used in GSM blends (Grenache-Syrah-Mourvèdre), rosé wines from Provence, and is the primary grape in renowned appellations like Châteauneuf-du-Pape.
