Côtes du Rhône AOC
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Côtes du Rhône is a wine-growing Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée for the Rhône wine region of France, which may be used throughout the region, also in those areas which are covered by other AOCs. In a
Cote de Rhone wine
A white Côtes du Rhône wine, in this case dominated by Viognier and Roussanne
Grenache
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Grenache or Garnacha is one of the most widely planted red wine grape varieties in the world. It ripens late, so it needs hot, dry conditions such as those found in Spain, where the grape is believed
Côtes du Rhône AOC
…the name of the commune. Côtes du Rhône are the basic AOC wines of the Rhône region, and exist as red, white and rosé wines, generally dominated by Grenache for reds and rosés, or Grenache blanc for whites. Wines have been produced in the region since pre-Roman times, and those from the right bank were the…
Grenache noir in Viala & Vermorel
Grenache noir grapes
The strong wood canopy of Grenache allows it to thrive in a windy climate but also makes mechanical harvesting and pruning difficult.
The thin skin and lack of coloring phenolic compounds makes Grenache a useful variety for the production of pale rosé