Beverage
Grenache
Grenache (Garnacha) is a warm-climate red of strawberry, raspberry, white pepper, and herbal garrigue—often high in alcohol and low in colour and tannin when grown hot, yet structured and elegant from old vines in Châteauneuf, Priorat, and Rioja blends. It is the backbone of many southern Rhône and Spanish reds and rosés. Deglaze lamb with herbs de Provence, finish chorizo stews, or build lighter red sauces for poultry and vegetables. Because tannin can be modest, Grenache sauces rely on fruit and herb more than grip; reduce carefully so alcohol heat does not spike.
Also known as: Garnacha, Grenache, Grenache, Grenache
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Garnacha was cultivated in Aragon and spread across Iberia as a heat-tolerant red.
Grenache became fundamental to southern Rhône and Languedoc vineyards and blends.
Australian Grenache and GSM blends preserved old-vine traditions alongside Shiraz.