Red grape

Cinsault

A pale, low-tannin red grape known for red berries and floral notes, common in southern French rosé and red blends.

At a glance

Pale color
Low tannin
Red berry

Recognize it

Pale color with soft tannin and a light to medium body. Strawberry and raspberry come first, with a floral lift, and the wine feels gentle rather than grippy.

Similar grapes

Grenache
Similar pale color, low tannin and ripe red fruit.
Difference Grenache is usually fuller-bodied and higher in alcohol.
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Gamay
Similar light body, red berries and soft tannin.
Difference Gamay usually has higher acidity and more tart red fruit.
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Wines made from Cinsault

Côtes de Provence
Bandol
Tavel
La Clape

Where it grows

Chile

Reviewed by Gina Biernacki, Certified Sommelier, WSET Level 3 with Distinction.

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