Grenache
Grenache is originally from the region of Aragon in Northeast Spain. In the 15th century, the Crown of Aragon had land holdings throughout the Mediterranean and likely brought the grape to the Languedoc-Roussillon region of France and Sardinia in Italy. From there it spread to other warm, sunny regions such as Southern Rhône, where it thrives to this day.
It produces concentrated, medium to full bodied wines that are deceptively light
in colour. Flavour wise, these wines are dominated by candied red fruit notes with subtle hints of dried herbs and spice. They’re almost always medium to high in alcohol. The grape is often blended with Syrah and Mourvèdre, which add body, colour, darker fruit notes, and black pepper to Grenache blends.