grenache

noun

gre·​nache

grəˈnäsh

plural -s

: a widely cultivated sweet red grape used especially in wine making

also : a varietal wine made from this grape

Word History

Etymology

French, from Catalan garnatxa, granatxa, type of grape, from Italian vernaccia, from Vernaccia, Vernazza, village in Liguria, Italy

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