Grenache

[ gruh-nahsh ]

noun

1. a variety of grape used in winemaking, especially for table wines in the Rhône Valley of France and for a type of rosé in California.

Grenache

/ ɡrɪˈnɑːʃ /

noun

1. a black grape originally grown in the Languedoc-Roussillon region of France and now in other wine-producing areas
2. any of various red wines made from this grape

Word History and Origins

Origin of Grenache¹

< French grenache < Catalan garnatxa, granatxa, Medieval Catalan vernatxa < Italian vernaccia, after Vernazza, a commune of the Cinque Terre, a wine-growing region of Liguria

Word History and Origins

Origin of Grenache¹

French

Example Sentences

Owen: It’s Grenache blanc grapes from the Languedoc region of France.

From Seattle Times

Owen: Made from Tempranillo and Grenache grapes from Bodegas Pinuaga, this Tinto delivers juicy black currants, tar and tobacco leaf on the palate, alongside shades of coffee grounds.

From Seattle Times

Owen: A blend of Grenache grapes from Languedoc, its juicy and delicious red fruits combine with orange peel and salty soils.

From Seattle Times

Cannonau is the Sardinian name for grenache.

From Washington Post

The grenache blanc and picpoul lend acidity and energy to the wine, while the roussanne and viognier contribute honeysuckle and jasmine aromas with just enough leesy waxy lanolin for texture.

From Washington Post