Tuesday, September 8, 2015

Wine Grenache Cepa

Wine Grenache Cepa
Considered the second most widely planted grape in the world, in different colors, Grenache spreads throughout the South of France (Rhône), the main grape that enters into the composition of the Châteauneuf-du-Pape and Côtes du Rhône Alone, is responsible for rosés of Tavel and Lirac, and is also used in wine Banyuls dessert wine (perfect compatibility with chocolate).
In Spain, where its cultivation is intense, it is known as Garnacha Tinta, especially noteworthy in Rioja and Priorat.
In Australia, it is used for the production of cheap wine, but in some Barossa Valley producers are making wines similar to Châteauneuf-du-Pape.
Resistant to heat and dryness, Grenache produces wines of medium body, fruity with aromas of spices (pepper), red fruits (raspberries) and herbs. In Châteauneuf-du-Pape, it is normal the presence of the smell of linseed oil.
There is also the Grenache Blanc, known in Spain as Garnacha Blanca, which is bottled in Southern Rhône Nebbiolo
Also known as Spanna, Hell and Grumello, is a native of Piedmont and is practically confined to this region of northern Italy, where he is responsible for his finest and oldest wines, Barolo and Barbaresco.
Thick shell, in Italy often produces dark wines, dry, lofty, very lush tannins and acidity.
Without success in other wine regions in the world, now Nebbiolo has a small base in California, but the wines produced there, yet are lightweight and simple, not remembering anything the Italians.
Aromas and flavors: tar, licorice, violets, roses, prunes, fruit cake and dark chocolate.


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