Pinotage vs Grenache noir
Compare Pinotage and Grenache noir: profile, average rating, producing countries and number of wines. The guide to choosing between these two grapes.
| Pinotage | Grenache noir | |
|---|---|---|
| Colour | noir | noir |
| Number of wines | 1988 | 1685 |
| Average rating | 3.63 / 5 | 3.88 / 5 |
| Producing countries | South Africa, United States, Canada, Brazil, New Zealand | France, Spain, United States, Australia, South Africa |
Pinotage
Intensely coloured, structured reds with inky robe and firm tannins, with typical aromas of blackberry, black plum, roasted coffee, cocoa, banana and characteristic smoky notes. Made as powerful ageing reds and as more approachable fruity cuvées, sometimes as rosés. Absolute signature of South Africa (Stellenbosch, Swartland, Paarl). Cross of pinot noir × cinsault created in 1925 by Abraham Perold at Stellenbosch University.
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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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