Carmenère vs Grenache noir
Compare Carmenère and Grenache noir: profile, average rating, producing countries and number of wines. The guide to choosing between these two grapes.
| Carmenère | Grenache noir | |
|---|---|---|
| Colour | noir | noir |
| Number of wines | 4101 | 1685 |
| Average rating | 3.59 / 5 | 3.88 / 5 |
| Producing countries | Chile, France, United States, Italy, Brazil | France, Spain, United States, Australia, South Africa |
Carmenère
Velvety, deep reds with a dark robe and round tannins, showing aromas of blackberry, plum, ripe red pepper, dark chocolate, coffee and gentle spice. Warm, supple finish. Absolute star of Chile (Colchagua, Cachapoal, Maipo) where it was rediscovered in 1994, long confused with Merlot. A historic Bordeaux variety that nearly vanished after phylloxera, a cross of Cabernet Franc × Gros Cabernet.
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Supple, sunny reds with a light robe and generous alcohol, with aromas of candied red fruits (strawberry, raspberry, cherry), garrigue, gentle spices, white pepper and kirsch notes. Ripe tannins and a warm palate. Pillar of GSM blends in the southern Rhône (Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Gigondas, Vacqueyras), star of Tavel rosé, Priorat and Aragonese Garnacha. Also in natural sweet wines (Banyuls, Maury, Rasteau). Historic Mediterranean variety from Aragon.
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