What is the ripening, alcohol, acidity and skin of Grenache like?
Late ripener, HIGH ALCOHOL, low acidity, thin skin
Why can grenache almost always not be aged?
Because of low acidity and low tannin it oxidizes quickly
What is grenache susceptible to?
Coloure, powdery and downey mildew
What kind of soil and climate does grenache like?
Rocky soils
What is the main region in spain that grows grenache?
Priorat, France (southern Rhone-Chateauneuf) Australia **uses carbonic maceration
What is the acid, tannin, fruit and alcohol of grenache?
Low acidity, low tannin, high fruit, high alcohol
What is the alcohol in Grenache?
Always HIGH
What are the best aged grenache?
Blends- Chateauneuf and Priorat