Cabernet Sauvignon vs Grenache
The Grapes
Cabernet Sauvignon
Red grape
Cabernet Sauvignon — world's most widely planted red grape, native to Bordeaux. Full-bodied, tannic wines with blackcurrant, cedar, and spice notes.
Grenache
Red grape
Grenache — One of the world's most widely planted red grapes, forming the backbone of blends in Châteauneuf-du-Pape and Priorat