Originally from Aragon, which dominated the Mediterranean in the Middle Ages, Grenache is one of southern France’s noble grape varieties. As it is susceptible to disease, the windy climates of Languedoc and the Rhone Valley help keep it healthy. Covering approximately 100,000 hectares, Grenache is grown in all of the appellations on the Mediterranean coast. It thrives in warm, nutrient-poor, gravelly soils. Although Vins Doux Naturels (Natural Sweet Wines) are its hallmark due to its naturally high sugar content, it is used to produce numerous Vins de Pays and other designations, often blended to perfection with Syrah. Deeply colored, powerful and generous, Grenache offers aromas of red fruit, plum and spices and with age delivers hints of mocha, chocolate and tobacco.

Where is this variety grown?
Languedoc – Roussillon, Provence, Vallee du Rhene