Grenache
Red wine grape variety
Grenache — red wine grape variety with signature aromas of strawberry, red plum, white pepper. Structural profile: Medium(+) body, Medium acidity, Medium tannin, High alcohol. Sensium blind-tasting coach reference.
Structural pillars
AcidityMedium
TanninMedium
BodyMedium(+)
AlcoholHigh
Color intensityMedium
Aromatic intensityMedium(+)
Recognition cues
First checks
- Check for elevated alcohol with relatively soft tannin.
- Look for red-fruit spectrum and white-pepper spice rather than deep pyrazine notes.
Confidence signals
- High alcohol with red fruit
- White-pepper and herbal finish
Aromas
Signature
strawberryred plumwhite pepper
Common
dried herbslicoriceorange peel
Occasional
garrigue
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Southern Rhone · Priorat · Calatayud · McLaren Vale
- Classic styles: Alcohol-rich juicy red blend component · Old-vine Mediterranean varietal red
- Style examples: Chateauneuf-du-Pape blend · Garnacha from Calatayud
Common questions
- Is Grenache a red or white grape variety?
- Grenache is a red wine grape variety. Sensium documents its structure, aromas, and confusion signals for blind tasting.
- What does Grenache smell and taste like?
- Signature aromas of Grenache include strawberry, red plum and white pepper. Structural profile: Medium(+) body, Medium acidity, Medium tannin, High alcohol.
- What is Grenache most often confused with in blind tasting?
- Grenache is most commonly confused with Tempranillo, Syrah and Sangiovese. Sensium's Compare view leads with the decisive cues that resolve each call.
- Where is Grenache grown?
- Classic regions for Grenache include Southern Rhone, Priorat, Calatayud and McLaren Vale.