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Climate(s) |
Warm Mediterranean |
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Notes |
Rose wines only via short maceration method.
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 |
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Red |
Carignan / Cariñena / Mazuelo Grape |
Used to make Rose wines
Grape notes: Late ripening |
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Red |
Grenache / Grenacha Grape |
Used to make Rose wines
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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