It prefers a hot, dry climate. It comes in three versions, being black, gray, and white. The black('noir') version is the most common, having a soft, purple color similar to a plum. The white ('blanc') version is most popular in France, especially in white wines from the Rhône. The gray ('gris') version, while being more popular in France, is gradually being phased out.
Grenache grapes typically have a rich fruity flavor and are used to make wines which are soft on the palate. In France, the grapes are used to make three distinct styles of wine. These are rosé wines from the Tavel district of the Côtes du Rhône, dry
red wines when blended with Cinsault and Mourvèdre grapes, and red wines of Gigondas and Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Very rarely is this wine represented as a distinct, unblended variety in its own right in France. Other parts of the world allow it its own stage.
Grenache grapes are highly versatile, making a wide range of ports and sweet fortified wines. They tend to be used in lighter wines, as the skin does not impart much flavor and texture with its tannin. Grenache is related to the Cannonau variety of Sardinia, which has been verified through DNA tests as being the oldest living grape strain in the world, dating back to 1200 BC.
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