Grape · red
Garanoir
Moderate climate
About
Sister crossing to Gamaret from the same 1970 Agroscope program, by the same parents in the opposite cross. Softer and fruitier than Gamaret; widely used in Romandie blends for approachable mid-tier reds.
Typical profile
Body
Moderate
Tannins
Integrated
Acidity
Crisp
Sweetness
Off-dry
Aromas
What the grape gives up young, and what it grows into with time in bottle.
Oak influence
Possible
Aging
Drinks well from 2-6 years; not built for the long cellar.
Growing regions
How the grape expresses across places, grouped by country. Chips call out how a region's style deviates from the grape's default.
Food pairings
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