What’s one of the most widely planted and well loved but not well known grapes in the world? Known as Garnacha in Spain, Grenache in France, and Cannonau in Italy, this versatile grape plays well with others and produces everything from blends to easy going rosés to nuanced red wines in styles from lighter and fruity to richer and fuller bodied. Thriving in hot, dry climates, this grape becomes the backbone of many red blends around the world, most famously in the Rhône Valley, Spain, and Australia. Typically enjoyed young and fresh with spicy, citrus, and raspberry notes, it has the potential to age and develop deeper notes of leather, tobacco, and chocolate while maintaining its medium acidity and deceptively light appearance.