Wines made from Grenache noir grapes of Mendoza
Discover the best wines made with Grenache noir as a single variety or as a blend of Mendoza.
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.
World capital of Malbec: powerful, deep reds with blackberry, plum, violet and sweet spice, round tannins and vivid fruit. Also firm Cabernet Sauvignon, supple, juicy Bonarda, aromatic floral white Torrontés. High-altitude vineyards (800-1,700 m) at the foot of the Andes, dry continental climate irrigated by glacial waters. ~80% of Argentine output across 150,000 ha.