red
Garnacha / Grenache
Sun-loving, generous, warm
Grape Details
Serving Temp
15-18°C
Aging Potential
3-15 years for old-vine examples
Origins
Aragon, Spain (spread throughout Mediterranean)
Food pairings
Grilled lambMediterranean cuisineTapasRoasted vegetables
About the Grape
Garnacha / Grenache
"Sun-loving, generous, warm"
Garnacha thrives in hot, dry climates, producing wines bursting with ripe red fruit and spice. From old-vine gems in Priorat to Southern Rhône blends, it delivers generous warmth and Mediterranean character.
Flavor Profile
Raspberry
defining
Strawberry
prominent
Cinnamon
prominent
Orange peel
subtle
Medium tannins
defining
Where It Shines
Priorat, Spain
Powerful, mineral, intense
Châteauneuf-du-Pape, France
Blended, complex, warm
Navarra, Spain
Fresh rosé, fruity, accessible
McLaren Vale, Australia
Rich, spicy, full