Grenache/Garnacha supplement

Question 1

Dry
Low acidity
Low to medium tannin
Medium to high alcohol
Medium to full body
Very red fruited (wild plum, red cherry)
Occasionally spicy (white pepper, licorice)
Describe this style wine

Answer 1

Grenache/Garnacha

Question 2

These 2 types of grapes add depth of color, tannin and acidity to Grenache’s light color, low acidity and low-ish tannins.

Answer 2

Syrah and Tempranillo

Question 3

Southern Rhône is the most important region in France for this style wine

Answer 3

Grenache. Most important appellation is Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOC

Question 4

Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOC is the most important appellation for this style wine

Answer 4

Grenache

Question 5

Dry
Full body
High alcohol
Medium acidity
Medium tannin
Ripe red and black fruits (because it’s usually blended)
Herbal (thyme, rosemary)
Herbaceous (tomato leaf)
Describe a red wine from this Southern Rhône, France AOC

Answer 5

Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOC

Question 6

Côtes du Rhône AOC
Côtes du Rhône Villages AOC (more complex)
Are 2 appellations in Southern Rhône that are simple, approachable, and affordable regions for this style wine

Answer 6

Grenache

Question 7

Rioja DOCa
Navarra DO
are the 2 north-central appellations in Spain known for fresh, red-fruited wines from ___ grapes

Answer 7

Garnacha

Question 8

Barossa Valley
McLaren Vale
Are 2 warm places in this country, known for high quality, old vine Grenache

Answer 8

Australia

Question 9

Shiraz
Mourvèdre
are usually blended with Grenache from ___

Answer 9

Australia

Question 10

This region of Spain has very old Garnacha vines that produce tiny concentrated yields that are usually blended

Answer 10

Priorat

Question 11

Important AOC for Grenache in Languedoc-Roussillon in the south of France

Answer 11

Minervois AOC

Question 12

3 regions for old vine Grenache/Garnacha

Answer 12

Barossa Valley (Australia)
McLaren Vale (Australia)
Priorat (Catalunya, Spain)