Grenache Gris
White wine grape variety
Also known as Garnacha Gris
Grenache Gris is a white wine grape with signature aromas of white peach, lemon peel, white flowers. Structure: Medium(+) body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Grenache and Macabeo.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for white-peach and lemon notes with subtle floral lift.
- Check medium-plus texture with balanced acidity and low tannin.
Confidence signals
- Peach-citrus mediterranean cue
- Textural medium-plus white frame
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Roussillon · Languedoc · Catalonia
- Classic styles: Grey-skinned Grenache (#4461) mutation used for textural Mediterranean whites · Dry medium-plus white with moderate aromatic intensity
Common questions
Is Grenache Gris a red or white grape variety?
Grenache Gris is a white wine grape variety.
What does Grenache Gris smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Grenache Gris include white peach, lemon peel, white flowers and lemon. Structural profile: Medium(+) body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Grenache Gris?
Documented tells for Grenache Gris: Look for white-peach and lemon notes with subtle floral lift. and Check medium-plus texture with balanced acidity and low tannin..
What is Grenache Gris most often confused with in blind tasting?
Grenache Gris is most commonly confused with Grenache, Macabeo and Grenache Blanc. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Grenache Gris grown?
Classic regions for Grenache Gris include Roussillon, Languedoc and Catalonia.