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What are the main grape varieties used in the red wines of the Rhône Valley?
The Rhône Valley draws on a palette of clearly distinct grape varieties depending on whether one is in the northern or southern part. In the Northern Rhône, Syrah reigns supreme as the sole variety behind the great appellations such as Côte-Rôtie, Hermitage, and Cornas. Further south, Grenache Noir takes over and generally forms the backbone of blends, alongside Syrah, Mourvèdre, Cinsault, and Carignan. This ampelographic diversity explains why the red wines of the Rhône Valley offer such varied aromatic profiles, ranging from the peppery and floral notes of the North to the warm and fruity expressions of the South.
