What are the characteristics of Grenache? How does this wine taste?

Known as the Internet celebrity in the wine circle, Grenache is deeply rooted in the hearts of the people because of its full milky fragrance and super sweet taste.

Yuncang winery's brand LEESON red wine sharing Garnacha ( garnacha ) is a red grape variety widely planted in Spain, which can grow in a variety of soils and bear a lot of fruit. Grenache can be made both dry and other sweet wines, and is often blended with other grapes, but wines from the Grenache varietal are not uncommon, and Grenache wines exhibit high alcohol and sweet Intense, ripe red fruit flavors, often with violet-like floral notes. If it is an aged deep red wine, it can also have aromas of cedar and vanillin, black fruit aromas and a touch of honey. Fruity sweetness and flint mineral flavors, soft tannins and refreshing acidity.

Yuncang Winery's brand LEESON red wine shared . Therefore, the biggest feature of Grenache is that it has a very fresh fruity taste and a great aroma. It is a bit simple when it is young. You can combine the aroma of the new vintage with the complexity of the old age.

Grenache is very susceptible to oxidation and can become over-oxidized if not handled properly while aging in barrels. Different proportions of fresh liquor need to be added to reduce the risk of oxidation.

Yuncang Winery's brand LEESON red wine sharing Generally speaking, Grenache is a very characteristic grape variety:

Planted for high cold tolerance, low tannin content and high fruit flavour.

Naturally sweet on the palate, full of juicy ripe fruit with aromas of dark fruit and violets .

Due to its aromatic characteristics , it is easy to mix with other grape varieties with high tannin content .

Versatile, wines from most Grenache varietals are accessible and can be enjoyed young, but when made with care from fruit from older vines, Grenache wines can become complex, powerful wines , worth cellaring.