Grenache (Grenache Noir)

Color	Red
Vigor	High
Budbreak	Midseason
Harvest	Late

Origin/History
Grenache (also known as Grenache Noir) is the most widely planted grape in the Rhone Valley. It is vigorous, and at high production, makes wines that are simple, friendly and approachable. When production is restricted, Grenache can assume tremendous depth and longevity.

Wine
Provides fruit, tannins, and acidity. It tastes of currant, cherry, and raisin, with aromatic spice of black pepper, menthol, and licorice. Brilliant ruby red color.

Clone Info Currently Available

TCVS A
Very vigorous, produces best when closely planted in less fertile soils with good drainage. Quality best when production held to 3 tons/acre. Good sized bunches with medium sized berries. Good resistance to dry conditions. Fairly early budbreak, mid ripening Mildew and botrytis sensitive. Harvest after Syrah and before Counoise.

WINE: Well colored, peppery big wines with strawberries, cherries, and other red fruits. A rich mouth feel, carries good acidity to a long finish. Generally high brix at harvest. Average has been 25 to 28 with ph's of 3.2 to 3.5. Ample budwood available. Cellar treatment: destemmed only, 60 gallon barrels, Native yeasts and malo.

VCR 3 (FPS 04)
Vigorous, medium productivity. High general and basal fertility. Medium size clusters, truncated pyramidal, compact. Large berries. Not susceptible to botrytis and mildew. Wine: light ruby red; fruity with flavor of raspberries; pleasant with decent acidity. By itself, not for prolonged aging. Well adapted for blending with well structured wines, such as in southern Rhone in France. Planted extensively in Sardina.