Grenache

Grenache is the soul of the Mediterranean, a grape variety that thrives on 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 remarkable adaptability: it lends blends a comforting warmth and supple tannins, yet can develop a fascinating mineral freshness on poor soils. In the southern Rhône, it forms the backbone of the cuvées of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, where rounded pebbles store the day’s warmth and release it back to the vines at night.

The variety’s versatility is evident on the granite soils of central Spain at Jimenez - Landi, where, alongside Syrah, it yields a vibrant, gloriously juicy red wine. It even puts down deep roots in Sicily: the estate I Vigneri di Salvo Foti vinifies it as a single-varietal wine, producing a radiant wine full of volcanic energy. Whether as a characterful red or as the cornerstone of fine rosés, Grenache always brings Mediterranean warmth to the glass.