Grenache Flashcards
1
Q
What is the ripening, alcohol, acidity and skin of Grenache like?
A
Late ripener, HIGH ALCOHOL, low acidity, thin skin
2
Q
Why can grenache almost always not be aged?
A
Because of low acidity and low tannin it oxidizes quickly
3
Q
What is grenache susceptible to?
A
Coloure, powdery and downey mildew
4
Q
What kind of soil and climate does grenache like?
A
Rocky soils
5
Q
What is the main region in spain that grows grenache?
A
Priorat, France (southern Rhone-Chateauneuf) Australia **uses carbonic maceration
6
Q
What is the acid, tannin, fruit and alcohol of grenache?
A
Low acidity, low tannin, high fruit, high alcohol
7
Q
What is the alcohol in Grenache?
A
Always HIGH
8
Q
What are the best aged grenache?
A
Blends- Chateauneuf and Priorat
