Grenache Flavors

Oak Added Aromas

Grenache is known for its aromatic intensity of ripe red fruits such as cherry, raspberry, and strawberry, complemented by hint of spices and earthy undertones.

Depending on terroir and winemaking, additional aromas can include pepper, licorice (anise), and herbs (thyme and rosemary).

Grenache Profile

Grenache has medium acidity and smooth tannins:

The wines can range from light and fruity to full-bodied and robust, with a smooth texture and moderate acidity. High alcohol content is common due to the grape's ability to accumulate sugar.

Grenache Food Pairing

Grenache wines should be paired with rich flavors.

Grenache pairs perfectly with rich Stews, Casserolle, Marinated Asian, BBQ and Grilled Meat.

Excellent Pairings

Rich Pizza. Hamburger. Stews. Casserolle. Goulash. Sausages. Pepper Sauce. Asian Marinated Dishes. Lamb. Lamb Shanks. Game in Cherry Sauce. Roast. BBQ. Pork. Game. Duck. Roasted Duck with Plum.

Cheeses

Manchego. Cheddar. Gouda (Smoked). Pecorino. Asiago.

Spanish Specialities:
Tapas. Chorizo (Spicy Pork Sausage).
Gazpacho (Cold Vegetable Soup).
Pollo al Ajillo (Garlic Chicken).
Paella (Rice dish with Rabbit, Chicken, or Duck).

French Specialities:
Oxtail Bourguignonne.
Confit de Canard (Duck Confit).

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The Ideal Glass for Grenache

Pick a Burgundy Glass for swirling & releasing the wine aromas.

The shape of the glass captures and directs the delicate aromas to your nose and leads the wine to the tip of your tongue for a better reception of the tastes. The Burgundy glass was designed for the delicate and aromatic red wine Bourgogne Rouge, made from Pinot Noir grapes in Bougogne (Burgundy).