Grenache is a red grape variety of Mediterranean origin, widely planted in Spain, southern France, Sardinia, and many warm-climate regions around the world. It is valued for its drought tolerance, generous fruit, high potential alcohol, and relatively soft tannin, making it well suited to dry, sunny vineyard environments.
The grape is central to wines such as Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Gigondas, Priorat, Rioja blends, and Garnacha-based wines from Spain. Grenache commonly shows red cherry, raspberry, strawberry, white pepper, dried herbs, and spice, with its best examples balancing warmth, perfume, texture, and freshness.