Grenache Definition

grən-näsh, grĕn-äsh
noun
A variety of grape grown in Spain and France that is used to make red wine.
American Heritage
A medium-bodied red wine made from this grape.
American Heritage

Origin of Grenache

  • From French grenache from Old French (vin) vernache a variety of fine wine from Old Italian vernaccia originally a fine variety of Ligurian wine, later any of several fine Italian wines from Vernaccia variant of Vernazza name of the coastal town in Liguria from which the wine was shipped

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Grenache Sentence Examples

  • This region produces many French table wines made from blends of red grapes such as Mourvèdre, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Grenache.

  • This region produces dry, fruity reds and blush wines made from Syrah, Cinsault, Grenache, Mourvèdre, and Tibouren.

  • The high elevation and dry, warm weather create a friendly environment for Garnacha, or in this case for marketing purposes, Grenache.

  • Grenache is a robust grape doesn't wilt under the hot Mediterranean sun, doesn't parch from dry air, and its sturdy vines don't break against a stiff wind.

  • This Grenache Noir 2003 is a Vin de Pays Des Cévennes and makes for a good value table wine.

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