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Region Hierarchy |
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Climate(s) |
Warm |
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Notes |
Many vineyards use large stones to retain heat. It was the first AOC.
Southern Rhône notes: Valley flattens out and is more warm. Mild winters and dry summers. Mostly stony soil. Due to the warmth, grapes ripen easily leading to high tannins and alcohol. |
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Grape(s) |
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Color |
Grape |
Notes |
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Red |
Grenache / Grenacha Grape |
Southern Rhône notes: Widely planted and bush trained to protect against high winds
Grape notes: Often used to make Roses. Often blended with Syrah or Tempranillo. Thin skin; late ripening. Garnacha in Spain; all elsewhere Grenache. Resistant to heat. |
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Red |
Mourvèdre Grape |
Southern Rhône notes: As far north as this grape will ripen
Grape notes: Needs a lot of heat to ripen. |
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White |
Grenache Blanc Grape |
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White |
Roussanne Grape |
Grape notes: Ripens late |
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Wines(s) |
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Wine |
Notes |
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Still Red |
Grenache / Grenacha Wine |
Full body, high alcohol, age worthy.
Wine notes: Thin skinned. Typically used in a blend (including Roses). High alcohol. |
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Still Red |
Red Blend Wine |
Mourvèdre blended with Granache to add a gamey, meaty quality.
Wine notes: A blend of various red grapes |
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