red grape
Cinsault
Hot, dry Mediterranean; drought-tolerant bush vines ripen easily.
Known as: Cinsaut
Cinsault is the soft, perfumed partner in the great blends of the south of France, adding red-berry fragrance and a silkier texture to Grenache and Syrah.
In Provence it is the backbone of fine rosé, and across the Mediterranean it goes into everything from Châteauneuf-du-Pape to the reds of southern Lebanon.
For the buyer, Cinsault is easy charm — gentle, fruity and endlessly drinkable.
Flavour & Aroma Profile
Aroma
red cherrywild strawberryrosegarrigue herbs
Flavour
red cherryraspberryrose petalherbalcandied fruit
Food Pairing
- · grilled chicken
- · tagines
- · charcuterie
- · pizza
- · mild cheese
Notable Cinsault Wines
All wines →Curated top picks first, then other wines made from Cinsault.