Grenache Noir/Garnacha
Styles
Cool climate:
Moderate climate:
Warm climate:
Secondary flavors:
Tertiary flavors:
Impossible to ripen
Very difficult to ripen
Red fruit, strawberry, spice, white pepper with medium to low acidity and low to soft tannins
Jammy or dried fruit from over ripeness, requires subtle oak ageing (not new barrels)
Caramel, toffee and savory meat from bottle ageing
Features
Young vines can lack color and tannin structure
Old vines produce best wines
Low acidity means they can age quickly
Wines can oxidize easily
Suitable for dry and hot regions
Can make very high-quality wines that are great with food