Grenache

Grenache is the soul of the Mediterranean, a grape variety that loves the heat and responds to drought with deep, juicy spice. In the glass, it exudes inviting aromas of ripe raspberries, wild herbs and white pepper. Its strength lies in its enormous adaptability: it lends comforting warmth and soft tannins to blends, but can develop a fascinating mineral freshness on poor soils.

Just how versatile this variety is can be seen on the granite soils of central Spain at Jimenez - Landi, where it is blended with Syrah to produce a vibrant, wonderfully juicy red wine. It has even taken deep root in Sicily: the I Vigneri di Salvo Foti estate vinifies it as a single-varietal to create a luminous wine full of volcanic energy. Whether as a characterful red or the backbone of fine rosés, Grenache always brings Mediterranean warmth to the glass.