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Grenache/Garnacha Flashcards

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Characteristics

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  • 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
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Terroir

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Warm climate

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Winemaking

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  • Making rosé wines with the short maceration method
  • Blended with Syrah in France and Tempranillo in Spain
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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

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Garnacha

Spain

Regions

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Rioja DOCa

Navarra DO

Priorat DOCa
The most powerful and full body Garnacha

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Grenache

Australia

Regions

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Barossa Valley
McLaren Vale
Old vines

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