18 Grenanche / Garnancha

Question 1

Grenanche/Garnancha GI

Answer 1

France: Southern Rhône: Côtes du Rhône, Côtes du Rhône Villages, Châteauneuf-du-Pape

South of France: Minervois

Spain: Rioja, Navarra, Priorat

Australia: Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale

Question 2

Grenanche/Garnancha Climate

Question 3

Is Grenache thin skinned or thick skinned?

Answer 3

Thin skinned

Question 4

What method of rosé production is usually deployed for Grenache/Garnacha?

Answer 4

Short maceration

Question 5

Why are other grapes blended with Grenache/Garnacha, such as Syrah (in France) and Tempranillo (in Spain)?

Answer 5

Syrah and Tempranillo add depth of color, tannin and acidity to Grenache’s light color, low acidity and low-ish tannins.

Question 6

A simple Grenache crafted for early consumption will usually be fermented and aged for a short time in ___ vessels.

A more complex, sturdy, and high-quality Grenache will usually be fermented and/or aged in ___ vessels.

Answer 6

Simple/early consumption: inert vessels

Complex/high quality: oak vessels (new, used, or a combination of both)

Question 7

What flavors do Grenache or Grenache-based wines develop as they age?

Answer 7

Meat

Eart

Dried fruits

Caramel

Question 8

Grenanche/Garnancha

1,4,5,6,8

Answer 8

1 Red, Rose

4 Rose = Dry to Medium

5 Low

6 Low to Medium

8 Red fruit (Strawberry, Red plum, Red cherry)

Spice (White pepper, Liquorice)

Question 9

What is the climate of the Southern Rhône?

Answer 9

Warm

Question 10

Because of?

Answer 10

Southerly latitude

Question 11

Southern Rhone Grenanche / Garnancha are typically blended with other grapes or single?

Answer 11

Typically blended with multiple local grape varieties including Syrah.

Question 12

Name 2 appellations in the Southern Rhône known for simple, approachable, and affordable Grenache-based blends.

Answer 12

Côtes du Rhône AOC

Côtes du Rhône Villages AOC

Question 13

Of the 2, which one is more likely to offer a higher level of complexity or concentration.

Answer 13

Côtes du Rhône Villages AOC

Question 14

Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOC Grenanche / Garnancha

3,7

Answer 14

3 Full-bodied

7 High

Question 15

What is special about the vineyard soil in Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOC?

Answer 15

Vineyards are filled with large and round stones (called “pudding stones”) which absorb heat during the day and then redistribute that heat to the vines at night.

Question 16

Minervois AOC Grenanche / Garnancha Type

Answer 16

Red, Rose

Question 17

Minervois AOC Grenanche / Garnancha

Blended or Single?

Answer 17

Blended with other local grape varieties including Syrah.

Question 18

When it is blended, what does Grenanche / Garnancha add to wines?

Answer 18

Red fruit-flavours and body

Question 19

Rioja DOCa and Navarra DO Grenanche/Garnanche

1,4

Answer 19

1 Rose

4 Dry

Question 20

Priorat DOCa Grenanche / Garnancha

3,,8,10

Answer 20

3 Full-bodied

8 Age = Dried fruits, Caramel

10 Blended with other black varieties

Question 21

Priorat DOCa Climate

Answer 21

Warm and dry

Question 22

Grenanche / Garnancha from Barossa Valley and McLaren is similar in style and quality to the wines of ___.

Answer 22

Chateauneuf-du-Pape AOC

Question 23

Barossa Valley and McLaren Grenanche/Garnanche

Blended/Single?

Answer 23

Usually blended with Shiraz and other varieties.