Notes
Grape Colour: Black
Also called: Hermitage, Antourenein Noir, Candive, Entournerein, Hignin Noir, Marsanne Noir
Major regions: Rhone, California AVAs, Hunter Valley, McLaren Vale, Barossa Valley
Notable wines: Côte-Rôtie, Hermitage
Ideal soil: Stony granite
Wine characteristics
General: High tannins, high acidity, blackberry, dark chocolate
Medium climate: Mint, eucalyptus, smoked meat, black pepper
Hot climate: Liquorice, cloves