Grenache/Garnacha Flashcards
1
Q
Characteristics
A
- High level of sugar
- Low acidity
- Thin-skinned
- Low to medium tannins
- Red fruit flavours (strawberry, red plum, red cherry), and spice(white pepper, liquorice)
- Can develop complex flavours of earth, meat, and dried fruit
2
Q
Terroir
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Warm climate
3
Q
Winemaking
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- Making rosé wines with the short maceration method
- Blended with Syrah in France and Tempranillo in Spain
4
Q
Grenache
France
Regions
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Southern Rhône
* Côte du Rhône AOC - Medium body with red fruit and spice flavour
* Côte du Rhône Villages AOC - Higher concentration and complexity
* Rhône Crus
Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOC - known for full body and high alcohol level wines
South of France
* Minervois AOC - blends with Syrah
5
Q
Garnacha
Spain
Regions
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Rioja DOCa
Navarra DO
Priorat DOCa
The most powerful and full body Garnacha
6
Q
Grenache
Australia
Regions
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Barossa Valley
McLaren Vale
Old vines
