Grenache/Garnacha

Question 1

Grenache - French regions?

Answer 1

Southern Rhone
- Côtes du Rhône AOC
- Côtes du Rhône Villages AOC
- Chateauneuf-du-Pape AOC Cru
Languedoc-Roussillon
- Minervois AOC
Provence
- Côtes de Provence AOC rose

Question 2

Garnacha - Spain regions?

Answer 2

Rioja DOCa
Navarra DO also rose
Catalunya
- Priorat DOCa old vines

Question 3

Grenache - Australia regions?

Answer 3

Barossa Valley
McLaren Vale
- Very old vines

Question 4

Chateauneuf-du-Pape vineyards?

Answer 4

Old vines
Large round stones
Produces full body, high alcohol

Question 5

Grenache/Garnacha - grape characters & flavours?

Answer 5

Thin skin
Low to medium tannin
Low acidity
High sugar levels
Red fruit - strawberry, raspberry, red plum, red cherry
Spice - white pepper, liquorice
Ageing - dried fruit, earth, meat

Question 6

Grenache/Garnacha - winemaking?

Answer 6

Often blended:
- France - Syrah
- Spain - Tempranillo
Oaked or unoaked
Red or rose wines

Question 7

Rhône Valley - labelling?

Answer 7

Côtes du Rhône AOC
Côtes du Rhône Villages AOC
Crus (prestigious vineyards)

Question 8

Grenache/Garnacha - climate?

Answer 8

Warm