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Key regions
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Pairings
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Synonyms
Grenache Blanc is a white grape variety, and it traces back to Roussillon, France.
Structurally it lands at medium body, no tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
Look for green apple and stonefruit.
The regions that matter for it are Roussillon and Catalonia.
In the vineyard it is marked by late ripening, vigorous vigour and a preference for hot and dry.
Watch for the synonyms: Garnacha Blanca, Garnatxa Blanca and White Grenache.
At the table it suits fish tacos, chicken fricassee and garlic-tossed prawns.
The structure.
Where it grows.
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Roussillon
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Catalonia
Read →Food pairings.
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fish tacos
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chicken fricassee
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garlic-tossed prawns
Also labelled.
Garnacha Blanca, Garnatxa Blanca, White Grenache.
Bottles to look for.
- Bosman Family Vineyards 'Fides' Grenache Blanc, Wellington, South Africa
- Botijo Blanco Garnacha Blanca Vino de la Tierra de Valdejalon, Spain
- Chateau de Gourdon Cotes du Rhone 'Terrasse au Soleil', Rhone, France
- Clos Figueras-Clos Figueres Serras del Priorat Blanco, Priorat DOCa, Spain
- Domaine Cazes Rivesaltes Ambre, Languedoc-Roussillon, France
- Domaine du Clos des Fees Grenache Blanc Vieilles Vignes, IGP Cotes Catalanes, France
- Domaine Lafage Cotes du Roussillon Cuvee Centenaire, France
- Epiphany Cellars Grenache Blanc, Santa Barbara County, USA
Grenache Blanc: common questions
01.What does Grenache Blanc taste like?+
Grenache Blanc tastes of green apple and stonefruit. Structurally it lands at medium body, no tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Grenache Blanc from?+
Grenache Blanc originates in Roussillon, France.
03.Where is Grenache Blanc grown?+
The key regions for Grenache Blanc are Roussillon and Catalonia.
04.What food pairs with Grenache Blanc?+
Pour it with fish tacos, chicken fricassee and garlic-tossed prawns.
05.What else is Grenache Blanc called?+
Grenache Blanc is also labelled Garnacha Blanca, Garnatxa Blanca and White Grenache.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of France.