Cinsault

Cinsault — red grape widely grown in southern France, Algeria, and South Africa. Produces fruity, spicy rosé and light red wines with low tannins.

Regions Where Grown

Côtes de Provence 158 wines Bandol 87 wines Côtes-du-Rhône 63 wines Provence 62 wines Southern Rhône 58 wines Châteauneuf-du-Pape 36 wines Languedoc-Roussillon 33 wines Languedoc 32 wines Ventoux 28 wines Gigondas 23 wines Vin de France 19 wines Bekaa Valley 19 wines

Countries

France 802 wines South Africa 54 wines United States 40 wines Chile 28 wines Lebanon 19 wines Australia 5 wines Portugal 4 wines Mexico 3 wines

Top Wines

Grand Reserve Côtes de Provence Rosé Villa Riviera · 4.55★ Clos du Temple Gérard Bertrand · 4.51★ Vintage Port Porto Ferreira · 4.51★ Côtes du Rhône Château des Tours · 4.50★ Dedicace Bandol Rosé Domaines & Châteaux Henri Fabre · 4.50★ Red Field Blend Undurraga · 4.50★ Privilège Châteauneuf-du-Pape Château Maucoil · 4.49★ Sticks and Stones Linne Calodo · 4.49★

Grape Comparisons

Cabernet Sauvignon vs Cinsault
Chardonnay vs Cinsault
Merlot vs Cinsault
Pinot Noir vs Cinsault
Syrah/Shiraz vs Cinsault
Cabernet Franc vs Cinsault
Grenache vs Cinsault
Sauvignon Blanc vs Cinsault

Wine Styles

Dry Rosé

About Cinsault

Cinsault (also spelled Cinsaut) is a red grape widely grown in southern France, Lebanon, and South Africa, producing light, fruity wines with red cherry, spice, and floral notes. It is an important blending grape in Châteauneuf-du-Pape and the parent of Pinotage.

At a Glance

Color
Rosé
Wines
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